Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
Company: Coastal Medical
Location: Pawtucket
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionMedical Assistant The Company: A member of the
Lifespan health system, Coastal Medical is Rhode Island's largest
physician governed medical group, whose primary goal is to offer
patients better health and better care with minimal cost to
patients. An equal opportunity and affirmative action employer,
Coastal employs over 600 professionals in a variety of roles.
- Coastal Medical offers competitive wages and values work/life
balance.
- Our comprehensive benefit package includes health, dental &
vision benefits, a free life insurance policy, earned time, paid
holidays and 401K match.
- Employee input is essential to our operations. All employees
are encouraged to join and participate in committees, trainings and
workgroups.
- Per the Rhode Island Department of Health all existing and new
employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive
their flu vaccination upon hire.The Position: We are currently in
search of a Medical Assistant. The Medical Assistant's main
responsibility includes assisting physicians in providing
high-quality patient care.
- This is an hourly, full time position with a schedule of 40
weekly hours.
- Work schedule will be M, W, Th, and F with Tuesdays off.
- This position is located at our Waterman Pediatrics office in
East Providence, RI.
- Employee parking is provided.Essential Functions:
- Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks
such as: obtaining patient histories and vital signs, verifying
medication lists, lab tracking, preparing charts and pre-visit
planning
- Performs routine specialized procedures such as: EKGs, rapid
strep, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizer treatments, etc.
- Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues
within established parameters
- Works quality reports to ensure gaps of care are closed and to
maintain consistent quality scores
- Administers injections including vaccines and medications
- Schedules, coordinates, and tracks STAT patient referrals and
pre-authorizations
- Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control
methodsRequirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Medical Assistant Certification or at least 1 year of prior MA
experience
- Previous experience using an EMR or EHR; eCW highly
desired
- Experience working in an pediatric setting preferredWhy You
Should Apply:
- We operate in a collaborative environment and strongly
encourage and promote employee growth and development.
- Coastal offers a wide range of training opportunities including
our own Leadership Academies as well as other well-known programs
such as Crucial Conversations and Clifton Strengths. Check out
what's happening at Coastal!Coastal Medical Imaging Employee
Recognized for "Going the Extra
Mile"http://gatehousenews.com/fightingthebigc/bigc/site/providencejournal.com?fbclid=IwAR0rmTMCrA7VdQuw61tGutoVGNpwcpCfxuA35NGJenpqcXNDQbxcVFft1WMCoastal
Medical Joins
Lifespanhttps://www.wpri.com/business-news/coastal-medical-signs-deal-to-join-lifespan/
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