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Zarminali Pediatrics · 1 day ago

Medical Assistant - Part-Time

West Bloomfield, MI

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Zarminali Pediatrics is building the nation's leading pediatric multispecialty group, focused on transforming pediatric care delivery. The Medical Assistant will provide patient support, facilitate exceptional patient experiences, and assist healthcare providers in delivering quality care.

Child CareHealth CareMedical

Responsibilities

Create a welcoming and reassuring environment for every patient and family, ensuring each visit feels personal, compassionate, and tailored to their needs

Greet and room patients with warmth and empathy, ensuring they feel comfortable and supported throughout their visit

Complete patient intake with care and attentiveness, obtaining vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, etc.), and conducting initial assessments within the defined scope of practice

Listen actively and address patient and caregiver concerns, providing clear explanations and emotional support throughout the visit

Prep patient encounters by updating medical records, ensuring accuracy of medications, past medical history, recent bloodwork, and radiology images to facilitate informed provider decisions

Perform point-of-care testing and specimen collection with sensitivity and efficiency, including strep, COVID, flu, RSV swabs, hemoglobin/lipid checks, blood draws, urine collection, and other diagnostics, while ensuring patient comfort

Provide breathing treatments and other minor in-office procedures, reassuring and educating families about the process

Assist physicians with procedures, anticipating needs and ensuring a seamless experience for both the provider and patient

Develop expertise in electronic medical records (EMR) and other clinic technology, ensuring real-time, accurate documentation that enhances patient safety and care coordination

Use EMR tools to personalize patient care plans, tracking progress and ensuring continuity between visits

Schedule patient appointments and follow-ups with thoughtfulness, coordinating with provider availability while accommodating patient needs

Partner with administrative and clinical teams to process prior authorizations, medication refills, and referrals, ensuring seamless care transitions with minimal burden on families

Assist with patient recall efforts to meet quality measures, proactively reaching out to ensure all children receive timely preventive and follow-up care

Maintain a clean, comforting, and child-friendly environment, ensuring all exam rooms and medical equipment are properly sanitized and restocked

Monitor and replenish supplies so that each patient’s experience is smooth and uninterrupted

Act as a positive representative of the clinic’s brand, demonstrating professionalism, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to exceptional service

Communicate with empathy and clarity, ensuring families feel heard, informed, and confident in their child’s care

Develop proficiency in clinic-wide technology, including digital scheduling tools, patient communication systems, and diagnostic equipment integration, to provide seamless and personalized care

Commit to continuous learning, staying updated on best practices in pediatric care, clinic technology, and patient experience excellence

Support and mentor new team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and excellence in patient care

Engage in team discussions, quality improvement initiatives, and special projects to further enhance clinic performance and the patient experience

Qualification

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)BLS certificationElectronic Medical Records (EMR)Patient care experienceComputer literacyDependabilityCultural competenceTeam collaborationCommunication skillsInitiative

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Demonstrated computer familiarity, keyboard skills, computer literate in programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel

1+ year of experience as a medical assistant in an outpatient environment

Willingness to learn new computer programs as needed to sustain practice operations

Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures and diverse socioeconomic situations

Demonstrate dependability, initiative, ability to prioritize, work as an effective team member, and accept direction

Preferred

Current BLS certification for healthcare providers preferred; required within 90 days of employment

Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care or ER preferred

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Company

Zarminali Pediatrics

Zarminali Pediatrics is building the nation's leading pediatric multispecialty group, focused on supporting families to shape healthy futures for their children by completely transforming the way pediatric care is delivered.

Founded in 2024

Chicago, Illinois, USA

201-500 employees