Certified Medical Assistant in Stoughton, Massachusetts at Tri-County Pediatric Associates PC

We are looking to hire a team-oriented, skilled and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant to join our practice. As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing quality patient care and assisting healthcare professionals in various clinical and administrative tasks. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. Hours are Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) with rotating Saturday hours (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM).

The CMA performs all clinical tasks required including, but not limited to:

• Pre-charting all patients prior to their visit.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment
• Take patient history and other pertinent information and record in the patient EHR.
• Obtain and record vitals, heights, weights, head circumferences.
• Obtain blood by finger stick/heel stick and perform routine blood tests (e.g., Hgb, Mono spot).
• Obtain urine specimens and perform urinalysis.
• Perform audio/visual screens.
• Perform throat cultures and urine cultures.
• Administer all injections and immunizations and record data according to protocols.
• Assist physicians as needed in minor procedures, physical and gynecological exams.
• Obtain and prepare all specimens to be sent to commercial/state laboratory. Does necessary paperwork for laboratory specimens. Record all laboratory data in EHR and scan hard copy into EHR.
• Prepare and maintain supplies, equipment for treatment, and sterilization of instruments.
• Clean and stock rooms daily.
• Acts as liaison between patient and practice staff to ensure optimal flow and service.

Our medical assistants are responsible for assisting with the maintaining of patient files/records and other information:

• Scans all correspondence/laboratory results into EHR
• Completes school, camp, WIC, and other health forms on every physical examination or as requested by physician or nurse manager.
• Completes prior authorizations (medication, medical supply, transportation, etc.); gives to provider to sign; and submits completed forms to requesting entity.
• Provides handout sheets for parents and prints the school form with latest physical exam information.
• Performs phone triage for patients calling the office requesting sick visits utilizing practice protocols.
• Schedules appropriate appointment type utilizing information obtained from parent/patient.
• Update patient demographic and billing information as needed.
• Routes prescription refill request to patient’s PCP (Primary Care Physician) assuring all needed information is updated and available.
• Manages patient calls and inquiries by providing information, scheduling appointments and/or routing to PCP. Assures all required information per protocols is obtained and sends information to PCP.

We offer competitive pay based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans. We are looking for a candidate who is flexible, dependable, works efficiently and willing to go above and beyond for our patients. We are looking for an experienced medical assistant. The ideal candidate will have previous pediatric experience. EPIC experience a plus.

This position requires completion of an accredited CMA program plus a current CCMA or CMA National Certification