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Family Health Source

Medical Assistant (Pediatrics)

Family Health Source, Deltona, Florida, United States, 32738

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Please note: This role is mainly in Pediatrics, but experience in adult care is also required, as you may occasionally work alongside a Primary Care provider. Some travel may be needed.

Clinical Responsibilities:

* Greet and room patients, verify identity, and obtain vital signs (height, weight, BP, temperature, pulse, respiration, BMI).

* Accurately document patient medical history, medication lists, allergies, and chief complaints in the Electronic Medical Record.

* Prepare exam rooms and assist providers with physical exams, and minor procedures.

* Administer vaccines and medications via oral, IM, subcutaneous, and intradermal routes according to protocols.

*Perform venipuncture for lab draws when necessary

* Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., glucose, HbA1c, rapid strep, lead screening, respiratory illness screening, urine dipstick, pregnancy tests).

* Conduct vision and hearing screenings as appropriate for age.

* Perform EKGs, spirometry, and basic wound care when ordered.

* Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.

Pediatric-Specific Duties:

* Plot height, weight, and head circumference on standardized growth charts.

* Administer and document immunizations per CDC pediatric schedule and Providers advisement.

* Assist with developmental screenings and coordinate authorizations for referrals.

* Provide guidance education to parents and caregivers.

* Support comfort and safe positioning of infants and children during exams.

* Retrieve and update state immunization records.

Adult-Specific Duties:

* Assist in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma).

* Administer adult vaccines (e.g., flu, Tdap, etc.).

* Conduct routine screenings (PHQ-9, tobacco use, etc.)

* Support preventive care efforts and health education.

Administrative Responsibilities:

* Schedule follow-up appointments and manage recall/reminder calls.

* Obtain referral authorizations, when necessary, assist to obtain lab results, imaging results, and specialist consultations when necessary.

* Process medication refill requests per clinic policy.

* Ensure timely documentation and completion of prior authorizations.

* Participate in team meetings and quality improvement projects.

* Monitor and stock exam rooms and medical supply inventory.

* Ensure exam room cleanliness and infection control compliance.

Education & Certification:

* High School Diploma or equivalent required.

* Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program required.

* Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA)

* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred but not necessary.

Experience:

* Experience in outpatient primary care or FQHC setting preferred.

* Experience with both pediatric and adult populations is required.

* EMR proficiency in eClinicalWorks strongly preferred.

* Bilingual (e.g., Spanish, Haitian Creole, etc.) is a plus.