Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Employer: PeaceHealth. **Description** **PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Pediatrics for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Day position.** The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.62 – $34.58. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. **Job Summary** In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant. **Details of the position:** + Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable. + Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; selects, setup and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable. + Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders. + Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization. + May transport specimens. + May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments. + May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record. + May provide phone screening of the patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician. + Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations. + Performs other duties as assigned. **What you bring:** + **Accredited Program Required:** Medical Assistant or + **Accredited Program Required:** Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g. associate degree in Allied Health) or + **Apprenticeship Required:** Medical Assistant + Minimum of 1 year Preferred: experience in a medical office **Credentials** + **Required:*