Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

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Connecting. Growing together. The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for performing patient-oriented procedures under the direction and supervision of a clinician or RN to ensure safe and appropriate patient care

The MA assists the clinician with minor medical and surgical procedures; performs a broad spectrum of clerical and administrative duties related to the delivery of patient care assistance. This position will be working at our pediatric office located at 6340 Barnes Rd Colorado Springs CO. Primary Responsibilities: Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills that demonstrate the company's commitment to superior customer service, including quality care and concern with internal and external customers Use, protect, and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards Anticipate the clinician's needs and carries out orders Check for patients' arrival status and escorts patients from waiting area to exam rooms

Escorts patients to ancillary services as needed Obtain, record, and report vital signs and other pertinent patient information to RN, LVN, or clinician Perform various medical procedures and medication administration as appropriate for their certification Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain lab specimen logs as appropriate Assist clinician with procedures as requested Ensure proper documentation of all procedures Maintain and clean exam and treatment areas, specimen processing areas, and medical equipment Complete or assist with the completion of appropriate forms, tracking, transport, etc. You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challe

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