Medical Assistant
Job description
The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to assist the health care professional in ensuring the delivery of quality health services. Ensures optimal patient outcomes by providing patient care activities for the patient. This role will be located in our new South Florida Same Day Surgery Center in Pompano Beach, FL.
Anticipated schedule: Mon-Fr 7am-4pm
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Receive and direct phone calls, schedule appointments, check-in patients, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients.
- Obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments.
- Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies.
- Preparing, ordering, and administering medications for patients under the direction and supervision of physicians.
- Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
- Assist in the transfer of patients pre and post procedures.
- Delivering compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
- Ensuring compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
- Completes annual mandatory training by the due date as assigned.
- Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to correlate clinical data with patient care.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, co-workers, and others and adapt communication style as needed for best outcomes.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- One to three months related experience and/or training.
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Neurology
- Pain Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Medical office
- Outpatient
- Private practice
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
- Medical Assistant: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant License (Preferred)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.