About this opportunity
ClareMedica Health Partners lists this Medical Assistant opportunity in miami, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical AssistantAt Claremedica, exceptional is the standard. Driven by our purpose to enhance the lives of the seniors in the communities where we have the privilege to work, live, and play, the ClareMedica team is comprised of the brightest and best in their fields of expertise. From clinical excellence to unparalleled administrative support and beyond, we're working together to help seniors live happier, healthier, fuller lives. That kind of teamwork and passion for excelling can only exist in a workplace that fosters employees' growth and wellness and where their full potential and value are realized. At ClareMedica, we're excited about great people like you. We're even more excited to support you with the resources, training, benefits, competitive compensation, and more to help you thrive and succeed in our communities. Opportunity awaits – welcome to ClareMedica.The primary responsibility of the Medical Assistant is to provide ancillary clinical support to the clinic providers to ensure patient care is delivered in an effective and efficient manner. This is accomplished by working collaboratively with the primary care provider (PCP), teamwork among the other medical assistants in the clinic, and effective and consistent communication. The medical assistant provides compassionate, competent care and is a patient advocate for quality. Compliance with legal regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, Universal Precautions, etc.) and company policies and procedures is a daily function. Preparing the patient for the examination includes but is not limited to taking vital signs, history, drawing blood per PCP orders, authorizing prescription refills, managing inventory of medical supplies and equipment, keeping the clinical areas of the office clean and safe for patients, and provides health education for patients under the provider's direction.Duties and responsibilities include: measuring and recording patient vital signs; assisting providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures; preparing patients for examinations and performing routine screening tests; monitoring and recording physiological measurements; providing treatment to patients per protocols; observing patients and reporting any changes in patient conditions; requesting and coordinating radiographic and/or laboratory studies; ordering, preparing, and generating appropriate medical records; receiving, screening, and coordinating telephone calls; maintaining supplies, equipment, stocks, and sterilizing instruments; practicing OSHA safety standards; performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times; processing patient phone messages; handling, dividing, attaching, and finalizing all fax-related tasks; and performing other duties as assigned and modified at manager's discretion.This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsQualifications/requirements include: high school diploma or equivalent education (GED) required; graduate of an approved training class for Medical Assistants preferred; a minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician or similar in a hospital, medical clinic or comparable environment OR documented clinical rotation training can be substituted for work experience; maintenance of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification preferred; educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional; experience working with geriatric patients is a plus; exceptional oral and written communication skills, time management skills and organizational skills; ability to communicate with employees, patients, and other individuals in a professional and courteous manner; mindset focused on resolving problems for patients and achieving team goals; knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies, and procedures; ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations; demonstrated strong listening skills; ability and willingness to travel locally and/or regionally up to 10% of the time to assist in covering other centers, as needed; proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and presentation software; ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members; ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner; detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data; proficiency with the ability to problem solve, multitask, and carry out instructions; ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English. Bilingual is a plus. HIPAA and AHCA experience preferred. Healthcare experience preferred. EMR system experience preferred.
Worksite address
miami, FL, 33101, US
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