Family Health Source
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.
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.