Medical Assistant - Temecula, United States - Happy Pediatrics

Description

Happy Pediatrics is seeking a friendly and skilled medical assistant to join our team.

We are a small pediatric clinic in Temecula, CA that values providing exceptional pediatric medical care and being a supportive partner to our patients and families.

For this position, the medical assistant will have responsibilities in the front and back office and work a full-time schedule for weekdays only.

Previous work experience in pediatrics is required.


Basic Front Office Responsibilities:

• Greets patients in a friendly manner and assists with the checkin/checkout procedures.
• Schedules appointments, verifies demographic information and insurance eligibility, and collects patient payments and copays at time of visit.
• Provides patients with appropriate registration and screening forms.
• Manages incoming and outgoing electronic faxes and medical records.

Basic Back Office Responsibilities:

• Performs patient intake and accurately obtains and records the patient's vital signs, medical history, allergies, medications, and other important patient information for visit type in the electronic health records (EHR).
• Cleans and prepares examination rooms.
• Performs and accurately records pointofcare testing per physician orders.
• Safely administers vaccines and medications to patients per physician orders. Accurately inputs this information in the EHR and CAIRS registry database.
• Performs hearing and vision screenings, ear lavages.
• Assists the physician with procedures and prepares patients as needed.
• Submits and manages subspecialty referrals and obtains prior authorizations for medications, DME, etc.
• Calls and follows up with patients about lab results, imaging results, patient inquiries, and patient status as directed by the physician.
• Prepares physical forms and immunizations records for the physician to review and sign.
• Orders VFC vaccines and records all vaccines administered.
• Manages supplies inventory and notifies the physician about low supply.
• Maintains all equipment and work environments in clean and proper condition.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED required
• Medical Assistant Certificate (completion of a program with an externship)
• Minimum 12 years of experience as a medical assistant.
• Previous experience working in a pediatric medical clinic is required.
• Must have dual front and back office experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written forms.
• Proficient use of computers including internet, electronic health records software, and Google Suite (or similar e.g. Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• BLS/CPR Certification

BENEFITS:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Health insurance
• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional development
• More benefits pending growth of practice

Pay:
$ $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics
• Primary Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Inperson

Experience:

• EHR/EMR systems: 1 year (required)
• Vital signs/Intake: 1 year (required)
• Immunizations: 1 year (required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Temecula, CA required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Temecula, CA 92592: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person