Job Details

Medical Assistant at Pediatrics West Hueytown

Position is Full-time, Days, M-F, 8 am - 5 pm and Saturdays on a rotation from 8 am - noon

Summary

Responsible for providing support to physicians and nursing staff and receiving patients and their families

Responsibilities

• Call and accompany the patient from the waiting room to the exam room. Triage patient obtaining a brief history, the reason for the visit, and other procedures needed to prepare the patient for the physician’s exam.
• Perform capillary/venipuncture
• Perform audiograms and visual exams as required
• Collect urine specimens from patients as needed
• Performs and results strep tests as needed
• Documents on the results of all lab procedures performed
• Prepares and submits medical instruments for sterilization as needed
• Cleans and sanitizes exam room between patients· Fill out forms (immunization, school, work, daycare, sports, WIC, etc.) as required
• Report any supplies needed for her immediate position to the supervisor
• Maintain an orderly patient flow by helping direct the physician and coordinating the movement between the lab and x-ray
• Perform and graph peak flows.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent

- 3 Years of job experience as medical assistant or clinical assistant in a healthcare setting. Prefer experience in a clinic or practice.