Medical Assistant- Amelia Island/ Fernandina Beach Clinic

Job Description

Summary: As the largest pediatric clinic in Jacksonville, serving 11 locations with nearly 45,000 patients, Angel Kids Pediatrics believes that caring for children is a continual process, and should not limited to just doctor office visits during regular business hours. We believe that by providing excellent medical care in a family and community-based environment that we can grow healthy children who will become healthy adults. We uphold the highest standards of a patient-centered medical home that provides quality, personalized and effective medical care as if each family was part of our own

Equity, innovation, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about and committed to leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive team environment.

This position is responsible for caring for the patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greets, receives, and prepares patients for appointments/procedures, measures vital signs, and records information.
• Responds to patient's questions either in person or over the phone in a courteous and profession manner
• Resolves patient problems/complaints; utilizes own best judgement in resolving issues or refers to management as needed
• Maintain nursing stations and examination areas in a manner consistent with OSHA standards and Universal Precautions procedures.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies and materials.
• Receives and screens telephone calls.
• Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Check and record vaccine documentation, vaccine reconciliation, etc

• Qualifications:

  
  

  • High school diploma/GED
  • MA Certificate from accredited program

• Preferred Education and Experience

  
  

  • Certified or Registered Medical Assistant
  • Pediatric Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Starting salary based on experience and certifications.

• Competencies

  
  

  • Teamwork
  • Responsibility
  • Decision Making
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Trustworthiness & Ethics
  • Ability to multitask
  • Time Management
  • Task Awareness
  • Exceptional customer service skills

• Education and Experience

  
  

  • High school diploma/GED
  • MA Certificate from accredited program

• Preferred Education and Experience

  
  

  • Certified or Registered Medical Assistant
  • Pediatric Experience: 1 year (Preferred)