Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
Core
Support clinical and administrative operations in a pediatric outpatient clinic by assisting physicians with patient care activities, diagnostics, and front office functions.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Pediatrics)
Builds
Patient care workflows, diagnostic results, and care coordination for children and families
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs measurement, EHR documentation, patient intake and rooming, basic diagnostic testing (urine dipsticks, glucose, EKG), infection prevention protocols, referral coordination, insurance precertification
Preferred skills
BLS certification, Medical Assistant certification, 1+ year outpatient patient care experience
Technologies
Electronic health record (EHR) systems
Responsibilities
Welcome and room pediatric patients, obtain and document vital signs, collect medical histories, prepare patients for exams, perform basic diagnostic testing, document care in EHR, reinforce patient education, maintain exam room cleanliness, coordinate referrals and appointments, complete insurance precertifications, support front office check-in/check-out
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC