Pediatrics On Demand is an Urgent Care and Primary Care located in Oak Lawn, IL. We also have a sister company Minis Walk In Clinic. We serve patients from birth to 21 years of age. The Lead Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Doctors and Nurses in providing care to their patients. Their duties include recording and updating medical histories and contact information in patient files, scheduling patient appointments and performing standard care procedures like drawing blood, checking vitals or collecting lab samples.
Specifically, the lead is responsible for delegating tasks during the shift and reporting any tardies to the appropriate parties. Must lead by example. Job Type: Full Time 3-12 hr shifts. Responsibilities (Company reserves the right to change job duties as needed)Answer patient phone calls.Measure patient height, weight, vital signsPatient Scheduling, charting, medical data entry using AdvancedMD EMRKnowledge in the fields of medicine, anatomy and physiologyAbility to maintain recordsTraining and knowledge in OSHA and HIPPA regulationsFamiliar with: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power PointRoom patients in exam rooms and obtain chief complaint informationKnowledgeable of First aid proceduresChart findings in timely mannerObtain in-house lab (lead, hemoglobin, rapid strep, flu) as order by providerNotify provider when vaccine/supply stock is getting low, in order to allow time to re-order before supplies are gone.Complete follow-up patient calls, when not providing patient careStock exam rooms with needed suppliesKeep office and work space neat and tidyAdministering injectionsPrepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.Cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations.Interviews patients to obtain their medical history.Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files.Performs routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks.Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings as requiredAssists in purchasing and maintains supplies and equipment.Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment and instruments.Properly disposes of contaminated supplies.Assists physicians during examination by handing over instruments and materials.Performs other related duties as assigned or requestedRequirements:Healthcare experience requiredHigh School Diploma or HigherAdvancedMD or similar EMR experience Experience in pediatricsCertifications and Licenses: Certification as a medical assistant (CMA).Ability to work nights and weekendsSkills:CommunicationPrioritizing and OrganizationInterpersonal skillsInitiative and problem-solving abilitiesDependabilityBenefits (Full Time Only):UHC (Medical, Dental, Vision)Aflac (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance)PTO Paid Holidays401k (Pre Tax, Post Tax)Gym Membership Reimbursement