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Pediatric Medical Job In Ponderosa Pediatrics At Reno, NV

Pediatric Medical Assistant

  • Full-Time
  • Reno, NV
  • Ponderosa Pediatrics
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office/hospital. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner. We require a high attention to detail and an individual who is strong in triage as well as understands the immunization process.

  • Answer phones and schedule appointments when front office staff member unavailable
  • Triage phone calls and document in EHR using Clear Triage or AAP Telephone Protocols Manual
  • Triage patients (growth parameters, vitals, vision/hearing screens etc.)
  • Collect lab specimens from patients as directed by physician - such as rapid flu, rapid strep, throat culture, urine specimens
  • Administer vaccines, injectable and oral medications, breathing treatments, and other medications/treatments as directed by physician. Must check expiration dates prior to using medications.
  • Maintain temperature logs of vaccine refrigerator and freezer
  • Update and maintain accurate WebIZ information for patients
  • Follow all rules and regulations by Vaccines for Children Program
  • Process received vaccines in a timely manner
  • Process lab specimens to be sent to correct labs (LabCorp, Quest, Renown)
  • Coordinate labs and imaging orders for patients
  • Follow up pending lab and imaging results and contact patients to get tests done.
  • Fax orders when needed (i.e. home health or hospitals)
  • Call insurance companies for authorizations when needed (referrals, labs, imaging, medications)
  • Assist in providing consent for procedures
  • Assist physician with procedures (i.e. urine caths)
  • Act as witness or chaperone as needed
  • Maintain current certificate for Basic Life Support
  • Keep medical log books up to date
  • Maintain nursing stations in clean working order
  • Clean nursing stations and exam rooms with disinfectant sprays and wipes
  • Clean medical equipment
  • Follow HIPAA privacy policies
  • Ensure proper storage of medical and back office supplies. Notify physician immediately for malfunctioning or missing equipment. Update supply order list to help maintain consistent inventory
  • Stock supplies when arrive. Verify quantities using the packing slips/purchase orders. Checkmark each item on purchase order when quantity is verified. Highlight items that are not complete in orders and notify physician. Provide purchase orders/packing slips to physician. Carefully break down boxes to allow disposal at dumpster.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

  • Pediatrics
  • Primary Care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
All patients and employees are required to wear a mask at this time. We are limiting the number of adults able to come into a visit and are not utilizing our waiting room at this time.

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Pediatric: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

  • Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Supervisor:

  • Physician

Travel Between Offices:

  • Never

Administrative Duties:

  • Scheduling
  • Answering phones

Clinical Duties:

  • Performing injections
  • Administering medications

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Company's website:

  • www.ponderosapeds.com

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply
  • Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

  • No
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