Medical Assistant
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Job Location:
Pembroke Park, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Medical Assistant performs routine clinical and administrative duties to support the daily operations of the practice. This role ensures high-quality patient care smooth workflow and an excellent patient experience.
Responsibilities:
- Follow up on reported patient issues and assist with service recovery.
- Maintain equipment and medical supplies including reordering stocking cleaning/disinfection and troubleshooting.
- Keep examination areas clean organized and fully stocked.
- Manage and respond to all in-basket messages and patient phone calls.
- Round with patients to ensure a positive and consistent patient experience.
- Assist providers (physicians PAs NPs or nurses) with patient assessments and treatments.
- Obtain and accurately document vital signs height weight medication history allergies screenings and other relevant information.
- Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection including phlebotomy splint application and procedural room setup.
- Assist patients with MyChart activation and ensure Telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments.
- Perform administrative and clerical duties such as scanning reception scheduling data entry and registration.
- Review and document Social Determinants of Health; provide patient education and resources as needed.
- Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition; document care and provide discharge instructions.
- Recognize emergent situations and seek assistance immediately.
- Review patient charts to ensure imaging and all required documentation are available for appointments.
Education & Certification Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program OR six (6) months of patient care experience.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (accepted formats include e-card RQI or traditional card)
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
