Medical Assistant - Pediatrics from Quadrant Inc

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
Chevy Chase, MD.

MUST:
At least 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant
At least 1 year of experience in Pediatrics or 2 years in Family Practice
Ability to work in fast paced environment and be organized
Strong clinical skills
Ability to give injections and EKG's
Obtain vitals
Strong knowledge of medications
Process prescriptions
Must have strong experience utilizing EMR (Electronic Medical Records)
Good communication and business acumen skills
High School Diploma

DUTIES:
The Medical Assistant will be responsible for the following:
Room patients and obtain vitals and histories
Assist physician in exam room
Enter and update patient information into Electronic Medical Records
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.)
All other duties as assigned by clinical coordinator or practice administrator



Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.