Medical Assistant - Certified

Quadrant Inc • Chantilly, VA, US • 2d ago

Job ID: 24-04318

Medical Assistant - Family Practice
Chantilly, VA
Pay From : $20 per hour

MUST:
Experienced Medical Assistant
1 plus years of experience as a Medical Assistant
Must be Certified/Registered as a Medical Assistant
Must have Pediatric experience
Must have strong injections
Must have experience working on EMR; knowledge of EClinical Works is preferred
Must have knowledge of taking vitals
Must have excellent writing and verbal skills
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Must have experience working in a fast-paced environment
Must have experience working in a multi-physician practice
Experience in Pediatrics is highly preferred

DUTIES:
The Medical Assistant - Pediatric will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
Responsible for patient flow, physician assisting, instrument processing, telephone calls, phlebotomy and other clinical duties
Prepare for the daily activities by checking schedules and preparing rooms for patient use i.e. clean, organize and stock rooms with necessary equipment and supplies
Assist physicians with patient care and education
Taking medical histories
Recording vital signs
Explaining treatment procedures to patients
Preparing patients for examination
Assisting the physician during the examination
Administer patient immunization
Order labs
Phone triage
Administer injections as ordered by providers
Administer Vaccines for travel patients
Tracks immunizations keeping statistics
Updates immunization records
Report to the clinical coordinator or practice administrator
Perform nursing procedures under the supervision of a physician or physician assistant
Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms
Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patients' chart
Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant
Ensure all related reports, labs, and information is filed is available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment
Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required
Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants
Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .