Certified Medical Assistant Job at Pediatrica Health of Florida, Ponte Vedra, FL

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  • Pediatrica Health of Florida
  • Ponte Vedra, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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 PCP’s direction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for: assisting providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures.
  • Monitor and record physiological measurements.
  • Provide treatment to patients per protocols.
  • Responsible for reporting on the condition of patient/client to the appropriate supervisor and other staff members.
  • Coordinate and assist with care as directed.
  • Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of Supplemental Health Care, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.
  • Responsible for requesting and coordinating radiographic and/or laboratory studies per treatment protocols or as directed by the health care provider.
  • Order, prepare and generate appropriate medical records.
  • Greet, screen and process patients for appointments.
  • Receive, screen and coordinate telephone calls from patients and healthcare providers.
  • Responsible for having a broad understanding of the services provided by Pediatrica Health Group.
  • Communicate information clearly to patients, family and staff.
Requirements:
  • Graduate of an approved training class for Medical Assistants.
  • Licensing: Certified/registered to practice in the state in which employed is preferred.
  • Training and experience: Twelve months of accumulated experience within the last five years in a comparable job classification.
  • Maintenance of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
  • Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information.
  • Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
  • Able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., face mask, goggles, latex/non-latex gloves) as needed.
  • Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members.
  • Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner.
  • Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
  • Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology.

WORKING CONDITIONS

General office working conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust to focus. Frequent travel is required, often up to several hours of driving per day. Ability to travel to, attend, and conduct sales presentations. Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals. Exposure to variable weather conditions is likely.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

SAFETY HAZARD OF THE JOB

Minimal Hazards

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

  • Pediatrics

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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