Certified Medical Assistant Key West

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida•Key West, FL

11h•$3,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mount Sinai Medical Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting physicians with patient examinations and procedures, managing patient flow, and ensuring exam rooms are properly stocked and maintained. The position requires adherence to safety protocols, effective communication with patients, and maintaining up-to-date certifications.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Certification from accredited institution/agency required.
CPR Certification required.
Completion of Medical Assistant training.
High School or equivalent.
6 months + Years Medical Assistant experience.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy Certification Preferred.

Responsibilities

Takes vital signs on patients.
Assists physician with complex procedures during patient examinations, including but not limited to injections, suture removal, venipunctures, biopsies, and EKG's.
Adept in the sterilization technique and HLD to be able to demonstrate following P & P and Manufacturer IFU's when preparing trays and equipment for procedures.
Adheres to Universal precaution guidelines in the performance of patient care activities.
Monitors and manages patient schedule in order to ensure optimal patient flow amongst physician.
Greets and escorts patient safely from the waiting area to appropriate areas in the physician office, as required.
Understands and executes physician's preferred treatment protocols when coordinating patient flow.
Prepares supplies and assist provider in cast application/removal.
Ensures exam rooms are appropriately stocked with supplies and equipment prior to physician seeing patients.
Maintains appropriate par levels and inform supervisor when reorders are necessary in order to avoid any shortage in supplies.
Demonstrates appropriate medical knowledge and effectively communicate instructions to patients.
Ability to communicate any procedures to be performed to patients.
Provide preparatory instructions and answers basic questions, as required.
Demonstrates the ability to understand and react to the unique needs of the patients.
Flexible to changes in work flow, as needed.
Prepares and administers medication as instructed by the physician; including the administration of injections.
Maintains organized work areas in order to maximize efficiency.
Demonstrates knowledge of proper use/maintenance of all equipment relative to the position.
Maintains current licensing and certification necessary to perform applicable job functions.
Remains calm and courteous when dealing with patients and staff members, consistently maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor.
Responds to telephone calls promptly, preferably by the third ring and repeats key information to ensure accurate transcribing of messages.
Demonstrates willingness to work overtime in times of hospital or department emergency situations (i.e. hurricane disaster alert or staffing limitations).
Maintains a complete understanding of Fire, Safety and other applicable departmental and hospital manuals.