Allied Pediatrics
Ooltewah, TN, USA
30+ days ago
Full-time
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Job description
Medical Assistant - Pediatric Primary Care
Monday through Friday - 8am to 5pm / No Weekends
Location: Ooltewah, TN Clinic with Occasional Travel to Chattanooga, TN Office
We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.
We at Allied Pediatrics believe that each child is a precious gift to be cherished; therefore we focus on the healthy development of your child from birth through young adulthood in a calm, non-threatening environment. We go the extra mile to provide comprehensive medical care during our preventative well-child exams, as well as through sports physicals, immunizations, and more. Allied Pediatrics follows preventive and vaccination guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and Center for Disease Control.
We are committed to helping you raise a healthy family by supporting the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of our patients through all stages of development, and hope you enjoy this journey as much as we do.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
. • Prepares patients for examination and treatment, including taking histories and vital signs.
Conducts comprehensive, preventative screenings for patients and/or assists all support staff in daily patient interactions as needed. • Performs screening procedures as indicated.
Follows standing order procedures as indicated by practice.
Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments; prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization; performs terminal cleaning of exam rooms.
Performs finger sticks
Assists providers in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals. • Assists with diagnostic tests, treatments and referrals.
Maintains patient files, records and other information.
Checks charts for lab and X-ray reports and sorts for review by Provider.
Administers medications including routine immunizations, therapeutic injections and inhalation medications via nebulizer under the direction of a provider
. • Assists in maintaining compliance with quality assurance standards, including CLIA.
Documents in vaccine, laboratory and medication inventory logs, logs refrigerator and freezer temps as required.
Performs various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
Maintains inventory of supplies and informs designated person of needed supplies. • Assists with billing duties, including entering charges and diagnoses, and following up with providers on incomplete information.
Remains current on all required training for current year. Utilizes higher education, seminars, professional publications, and hospital in services to remain current in profession.
Qualifications:
6+ Months of Medical Assistant Experience
Knowledge of VFC and immunization schedules, ability to perform immunizations
Knowledge of basic POC testing, vitals and pediatric screenings
Benefits:
· PTO (Paid Time Off)
·401k
·Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $14.50 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Free parking
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Pediatrics
Primary Care
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Work setting:
In-person
Medical office
Application Question(s):
Willing to work between both Ooltewah & Chattanooga Offices?
Experience:
Vital signs (Preferred)
EMR systems (Preferred)
Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Immunization Administration (Preferred)
Work Location: In person