Medical Assistant
Company: Pediatrix
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Requisition ID: 2023-42287Location: US-CA-Santa BarbaraPosition
Type: Full TimeHR Rep / Recruiter: Colin MixContact:
colin.mix@pediatrix.comResponsibilitiesThe 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. QualificationsEducation 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: Healthcare
- CPR certification required
- Must have the ability to follow universal precautions,
- Ability to maintain OSHA standards and HIPAA
regulations.Benefits and Compensation Benefits for Full Time
employee and qualified dependents:
- Health Insurance including prescription drugs
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term disability options
- Employee stock purchase program - 15% discount*
- 401k with company match**
- Long Term Care (LTC)
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
- Identity Protection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) *Part Time Regular employee
classifications also receive this benefit** Available to part-time
regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over The expected
pay for the position ranges from $15.87 - $27.40 per hour. The
actual pay range will be computed based on years of relevant
experience.About Us Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is
the nation's leading provider of physician services.
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. Specialties include
obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by
more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary
and urgent care clinics. The group's high-quality, evidence-based
care is bolstered by significant investments in research,
education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The
physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology
practice and today provides its highly specialized and often
critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated
physicians and other clinicians in 37 states. Please Note:
Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common.
All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the
Pediatrix Careers site: . #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.#NCL#CLPlease see job descriptionPI238600337
Keywords: Pediatrix, Santa Barbara , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Santa Barbara, California
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