Position Summary: The CMA in a pediatric office supports providers and clinical staff by performing patient-care, administrative, and clinical tasks specific to children and adolescents. This role ensures efficient clinic operations, high-quality pediatric care, and adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and room pediatric patients; obtain age-appropriate vital signs (manual BP), growth measurements (height/length, weight, head circumference, BMI percentile), medical history, and chef complaint.
- Perform assessments within scope of practice and document findings in the EMR
- Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and pediatric supplies.
- Assist providers with pediatric examinations, procedures, wound care, splinting, nebulizer treatments, and other ordered interventions.
- Administer childhood immunizations following CDC/ACIP guidelines and verify proper documentation of VIS sheets
- Administer medications orally, intramuscularly, intradermally, and subcutaneously as ordered by the provider.
- Perform pediatric clinical tasks such as vision and hearing screenings.
- Conduct point-of-care testing (flu, strep, RSV, urinalysis, etc.).
- May assist with or perform phlebotomy using techniques appropriate for pediatric patients
- Support parents with instructions for medication, care plans, and follow-up.
- Maintain infection control, sterilization procedures, and proper handling of medical equipment.
- Respond to pediatric emergencies according to office protocol and participate in routine emergency drills.
- Responsible for tracking provider orders and maintaining EMR buckets.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
- Active CCMA (NHA) or CMA (NRCMA) certification required.
- Pediatric clinical experience preferred but not required.
- Current BLS certification.
- EMR experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of pediatric immunizations, clinical procedures, and nursing protocols
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift 25-30 lbs (including assisting toddlers).
- Ability to assist or position pediatric patients safely.
Work Environment:
- Outpatient pediatric clinic setting.
- May require occasional travel between clinic locations.
- Must maintain confidentiality of pediatric health information in accordance with HIPAA.
- Rotation of weekend clinics may be required.
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