Medical Assistant - Certified
- Employer
- Women's Care Florida
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Salary
- Not specified
- Posted
- Aug 21, 2017
- Closes
- Oct 20, 2017
- Industry
- Healthcare
- Category
- Healthcare, Allied Health
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Description
Women's Care Florida has earned a reputation for quality women's healthcare in West Central Florida. We pride ourselves on being the leader in women's healthcare by employing dedicated and caring individuals that promote our philosophy and success of Exceptional Women's Care for Every Patient, Every Time.
We have 70 locations throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Lake, Seminole, and Orange counties with plans for future growth. Currently, we are seeking an experienced Certified Medical Assistant with strong Phlebotomy skills to join our dynamic team at our Baldwin Park location in Orlando, Florida.
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides professional clinical care for patients following established standards and practices. Prepares patients during office visits and assists patients and family members before, during and after a doctor’s visit. Works under the direct supervision of the physician. Refers matters outside their scope of duties to the provider, Clinical Coordinator or Division Administrator.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare patients for examination and assists physician during treatment/procedures, examinations and testing of patients.
- Prepare, restock and sterilize examination rooms, procedure rooms, lab area and all other patient care areas per established policies and procedures.
- Record patients' medical history, health maintenance, and chief complaint.
- Measure, record and document vital signs.
- Where applicable, perform phlebotomy, injections and other specimen collection per established policies and procedures as directed by the provider.
- Educate patients by providing information and instructions as directed by the provider; answering questions.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
- Sterilize medical instruments per established standards and procedures.
- Relay messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
- Represent office in a professional manner. Treat all customers, internal and external, in a courteous and cooperative manner.
- Participate in team activities and professional development activities.
- Attend required meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Medical Assistant Certification from approved entity or
- Medical Assistant Diploma from an approved entity or
- 5+ years’ experience working as a Medical Assistant and performing functions as listed above in Job Responsibilities
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrated ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections, if applicable.
- Demonstrated ability to perform dosage calculations and measurement conversions.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use a computer and enter data in electronic medical records application.
- Ability to obtain and maintain BLS certification and MA certification from an approved entity within the first 90 days of employment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possesses both MA Certification and MA Diploma
- OB/GYN or primary care practice experience a plus
- eCW electronic medical records experience helpful
INTERACTIONS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must possess the ability to interact and communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of internal personnel, providers, personnel of outside organizations, and patients and their family members.
- Must possess good organizational skills, handle multiple tasks concurrently, and be able to work effectively with all levels of aforementioned groups.
- Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting up to 40 lbs, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing, walking, reaching and sitting. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires exposure to bodily fluids.