Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Job overview

The Medical Assistant - Pediatrics role is an onsite position based in Springfield, MO. Compensation is not specified for this role, which supports the pediatric department at Jordan Valley Health, a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving community health through access and relationships. This role exists to perform essential administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician. The Medical Assistant contributes to the team by managing patient records, preparing treatment rooms, collecting specimens, and assisting with examinations to ensure high-quality care for pediatric patients.

What you'll do

• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
• Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

springfield mo

jordan valley health

medical assistant

pediatrics

healthcare

clinical

bls

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, 403(b) with 5% match, Life/Disability Insurance, EAP, Voluntary Benefits, Pay on Demand, 9 Paid Holidays

Why this role

$2,500 sign-on bonus

About the employer

Jordan Valley Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.