Medical Assistant / Pediatrics

Medical Assistant / Pediatrics (Full Time)

Department : Pediatrics

Location : 89 Interchange Drive, Richmond Hill, GA

SouthCoast Pediatrics is looking for a full‑time Medical Assistant for our Richmond Hill location, Mon‑Fri day shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks.
• Control patient flow in clinic.
• Prepare patient charts for appointments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and special procedures.
• Obtain / record vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature).
• Document patient care observation and activities according to professional standards and procedures.
• Perform clinical duties as assigned by Provider.
• Assist with patient plans of care and document care coordination and interventions while integrating quality initiative measurements.
• Obtain discharge summaries from the hospital and other facilities as needed for coordination of care.
• Administers immunizations and injections after reviewing immunization record, potential allergic reactions, identifies and reviews side effects and treatments. Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures, specimen collection / preparation / testing and other lab functions as requested.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

High school graduate or equivalent required.

An exception may be granted to individuals that have not attended an accredited training program but do have a national certification in medical assisting and a minimum of 2 years of medical assisting experience. Such exception may only occur following a thorough evaluation of the individual's experience; training / education; skills and qualifications, a determination by the Director of Nursing that such individual has the requisite skills and knowledge to perform as a Medical Assistant.

Benefits

Health, HSA / FSA, dental, vision, life, long term disability, 401(K) with employer contribution and voluntary insurance (critical illness, short term disability, life, identity theft). PTO, holidays, and bereavement leave.

EEO Statement

EEO, DFW, MFVD

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