Floater Medical Assistant (66186)

Sanitas•West Palm Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States, offering primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education, and resources. The Medical Assistant position involves assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician or nurse in Medical Centers. The role requires dedication to patient service, creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness.

Requirements

High School or Technical school education.
One (1) year of medical assistant experience required.
Medical Assistant and BLS certification.
Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described including related work experience.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Phlebotomy certification.
Relevant or any other job-related vocational coursework.

Responsibilities

Interview patients, measure vital signs and record information on patient charts.
Assist with daily patient flow in areas as needed.
Gives direct patient care and performs indirect patient care activities and laboratory test, under the direction of a physician or nurse.
Takes appropriate action to maintain a safe and aesthetic environment.
Performs EKG, administer injections and assist in procedures/treatments as requested by physician.
Performs lab work as per physician orders and prepares instrumental equipment for sterilization.
Adheres to Nursing Department policies and procedures.
Checks equipment and supplies prior to use for function, inspection and expiration date; reports malfunction of medical equipment and safety issues to supervisor.
Maintains quality control (i.e. Glucometer, eyewash, refrigerator temperature and autoclave) and cleaning logs as needed for the department.
Complies with Infection Control and OSHA Regulations (biomedical wastes, handling and disposal) for the center as per regulations.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Degree of teamwork and cooperation with personnel from other departments.
Maintain logging system for different procedures as required and enter nursing procedures and other information in the computer system.
Check medical records and follow up obtaining missing results prior to patients appointment.
Able to rotate weekends, holidays, and shifts and center location according to company needs.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.