Medical Assistant/ Pediatrics

Job Description

<p><p><b>Medical Assistant / Pediatrics (Full Time)</b></p>
<p><b>Department:</b> Pediatrics</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 89 Interchange Drive, Richmond Hill, GA</p>
<p>SouthCoast Pediatrics is looking for a full‑time Medical Assistant for our Richmond Hill location, Mon‑Fri day shift.</p>
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks.</li>
<li>Control patient flow in clinic.</li>
<li>Prepare patient charts for appointments.</li>
<li>Prepare patients for examinations and special procedures.</li>
<li>Obtain/record vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature).</li>
<li>Document patient care observation and activities according to professional standards and procedures.</li>
<li>Perform clinical duties as assigned by Provider.</li>
<li>Assist with patient plans of care and document care coordination and interventions while integrating quality initiative measurements.</li>
<li>Obtain discharge summaries from the hospital and other facilities as needed for coordination of care.</li>
<li>Administers immunizations and injections after reviewing immunization record, potential allergic reactions, identifies and reviews side effects and treatments. Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures, specimen collection/preparation/testing and other lab functions as requested.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>Must pass proficiency test. Maintain current BLS/CPR Certification.</li>
<li>Ability to exercise professionalism in dealing with all levels of personnel, patients and patients’ families.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate clearly.</li>
<li>Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.</li>
<li>Ability to complete tasks as directed by physician and nursing staff.</li>
<li>Ability to deal with many tasks at one time with flexibility.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Education / Experience</h3>
<p>High school graduate or equivalent required.</p>
<ol>
<li>Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, or</li>
<li>Medical Assistant in the military, or</li>
<li>EMT-A or paramedic.</li>
</ol>
<p><b>An exception may be granted to individuals that have not attended an accredited training program but do have a national certification in medical assisting and a minimum of 2 years of medical assisting experience. Such exception may only occur following a thorough evaluation of the individual's experience; training/education; skills and qualifications, a determination by the Director of Nursing that such individual has the requisite skills and knowledge to perform as a Medical Assistant.</b></p>
<h3>Benefits</h3>
<p>Health, HSA/FSA, dental, vision, life, long term disability, 401(K) with employer contribution and voluntary insurance (critical illness, short term disability, life, identity theft). PTO, holidays, and bereavement leave.</p>
<h3>EEO Statement</h3>
<p>EEO, DFW, MFVD</p></p>
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