Medical Assistant (Pediatric Cardiology)
Company: Pediatrix
Location: Cedar Park
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview:Responsibilities:The Medical Assistant performs both
clinical and administrative duties that directly support efficient
clinic flow, effective and safe clinic operations, and excellent
patient experience. The Medical Assistant supports patient care by
taking medical histories, accurately capturing and documenting
patient vital signs, requesting and updating patient medical
records, filing communicating with patients, and providing
documentation for patients or members of the healthcare team while
maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. The Medical
Assistant's primary responsibilities may vary based on state
regulations.Greet and escort patient to exam room, gather patient
history, take and record vital signs, prepare patient for
examination and document all information in patient medical
record.Support delivery of high-quality patient experience through
excellent customer service and communication with patients,
families and other care providers while ensuring a safe patient
care environment.Provide assistance to physician and/or advanced
practice provider in preparing and conducting medical exams and
office procedures under direct guidance and supervision of
physician and advance practice provider. .Perform applicable
medical procedures collect, and prepare laboratory specimens,
administer injections/immunizations, and perform venipuncture, as
allowed by state regulations.Communicate information and
instructions to patients as directed by physician, advanced
practice provider, or nursing staff and ensure patient's
understanding of the information.Assist with scheduling of tests,
treatments, and follow-up appointments, and communicate teste
results to patients.Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with
adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare
sterilization as required.Respond to calls and requests for
referrals and appointments, triage and process messages, and
requestes from patients, clinic staff, referring physicians and
pharmacies. Maintains patient files, records, and other
information.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education
Level: Diploma from an accredited program for Medical Assistants
required. MA certification required; if not currently certified,
certification must be obtained within 6 months to 1 year dependent
on state requirements.Experience Years: 1+ years' experience in
office-based setting preferred.Experience Industry: HealthcareCPR
certification requiredMust have the ability to follow universal
precautions,Ability to maintain OSHA standards and HIPAA
regulations.Benefits and Compensation:Benefits for Full Time
employees and qualified dependents:Medical, Dental, Vision
InsuranceProgyny Fertility BenefitsTeladoc Health and Second
Opinion Services401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**Employee
Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - 15% discount*Basic Employee; Spouse;
Child Life InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment
(AD&D)Employee Optional Life and AD&DShort & Long Term
DisabilityPre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Employee and
Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Family Medical Leave Act
(FMLA)Parental Leave BenefitSick Pay BankEmployee Assistance
Program (EAP)Group Aflac PoliciesIdentity Theft ProtectionEmployee
Charitable FundCare.comContinuing Education AssistanceVarious
Discount Programs*Part Time Regular employee classifications also
receive this benefit**Available to part-time regular and part-time
casual employees aged 21 and overAbout Us:Pediatrix Medical Group
is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized
health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix
has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national,
multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are
committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically
excellent services to women, babies and children across the
continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based
practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is
bolstered by significant investments in research, education,
quality-improvement and safety initiatives.Please Note: Fraudulent
job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All
genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix
Careers site: www.pediatrix.com/careers.#PedMAPediatrix is an Equal
Opportunity Employer:All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or veteran status.
Keywords: Pediatrix, Cedar Park , Medical Assistant (Pediatric Cardiology), Healthcare , Cedar Park, Texas
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