Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatric Clinic (Float)

Halifax Health•Ormond Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working as a Certified Medical Assistant in a Pediatric Clinic, with the flexibility to float between different areas as needed. The position requires a positive attitude, ethical behavior, and the ability to practice within the scope of one's training and capabilities. Maintaining confidentiality, applying infection control and antiseptic techniques, and adhering to safety precautions are crucial. The role also involves managing supplies and equipment, utilizing an EHR system, and implementing current diagnostic/procedural coding systems, while adhering to Joint Commission standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Graduate of an approved school or institution for Medical Assistant's
Current Certification/Registration in Medical Assistance required with current educational updates as required by the State of Florida
BLS required
Basic Pharmacological knowledge
Project a positive attitude
Demonstrate ethical behavior
Practice within the scope of education, training and personal capabilities
Maintain confidentiality
Apply principles of infection control
Apply principles of antiseptic technique

Responsibilities

Take vital signs (body temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pulse ox)
Perform first aid and CPR
Prepare and maintain examination and treatment area
Interview and take patient history
Transfer and transport patients with or without assistive devices using proper body mechanics
Document accurately
Use appropriate guidelines when releasing records and/or information
Perform within ethical boundaries
Maintain the physical office
Observe safety precautions in office
Inventory supplies and equipment
Identify supply resources
Use EHR system
Implement current diagnostic/procedural coding systems
Adhere to current Joint Commission standards