Pediatric Medical Assistant - Part Time at Bluebird Kids Health in Jacksonville, Florida

Job description

• Bluebird Kids Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate and Medical Assistant with a patient and family-first mindset. The Medical Assistant will work alongside our mission-based provider team to assist with patient care, perform necessary administrative tasks and ensure smooth operation of our pediatric clinic. The ideal candidate will have strong patient care skills, excellent communication abilities, and a genuine interest in working with children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examinations.
• Take and record patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Assist healthcare providers during medical procedures and examinations.
• Administer medications and injections as directed by healthcare providers.
• Administrative Support
• Greet patients and visitors, answer phone calls, and schedule appointments.
• Analyze, update and maintain patients' medical records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Process lab specimens and prepare them for testing.
• Assist with insurance verification and billing tasks as needed.
• Patient Education & Support
• Provide patients and their families with information and instructions regarding their medical conditions, treatments, and medications.
• Educate patients and their families on preventive healthcare measures and lifestyle modifications.
• Ensure patients and their families understand their treatment plans and follow-up care instructions.
• Prepare exam rooms and medical equipment for patient use.
• Infection Control and Safety
• Follow established protocols for infection control and maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Dispose of biohazardous materials and medical waste in accordance with regulations.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a medical assisting program (preferred).
• Certifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential (preferred).
• Experience: Minimum one year previous experience working as a medical assistant or patient-facing role in a clinic or hospital setting. Pediatric experience and vaccine administration experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical and theoretical clinical processes and principles, along with medical practices protocols and standards.
• Familiarity with state and federal laws related to healthcare (HIPAA, scope of practice, etc.)
• Proficiency in basic medical procedures, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
• Skilled in documentation of patient care including reviewing for accuracy and completeness.
• Basic computer skills with proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to help team members and ability to communicate clearly with many different levels of both medical and administrative staff.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Preferred

• Pediatric experience
• Vaccine administration experience

Benefits

• The opportunity to work within a mission-driven pediatric care delivery organization.
• A competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
• A collaborative and dynamic workplace with significant professional growth opportunities.
• A diverse and inclusive company culture that values every team member's contribution to our mission.
• Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance products.
• Other programs including employee assistance, flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability benefits, and other exclusive employee benefits.
• Generous paid time off.