Medical Assistant 2, Endocrine Surgical Oncology, $3000 Bonus, FT, 8A-4:30P
About The Position
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. It has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. Baptist Health has been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For for 25 years and was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings. The culture emphasizes personal connections with colleagues and meaningful relationships with patients and their families, rooted in purpose and a commitment to compassion and quality. The Medical Assistant 2 works under the clinical supervision of practice physician(s) and clinic supervisor/manager, assisting physicians in the practice, examining and treating patients, rooming patients, obtaining information, measuring vital signs, and recording information on patient charts/EMR. The role also involves collecting and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, Certificate, GED, training or experience
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Paramedic, AAMA Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Registered Medical Assistant (at least one required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Medical Assistant Certification within 6 months of employment if hired after 7/1/16 with a Certificate or Diploma of Completion of a Medical Assistant training program
- For Primary Care Practices, EKG and Phlebotomy Certifications (for employees with CNA license only)
- CNA, LPN, EMT license must be from Florida
- Professional, organized, detail-oriented team player with effective interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
- Compassionate demeanor, excellent customer service skills and high ethical standards
- HIPAA/OSHA compliance
- Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment efficiently
- Proficient in computer applications and typing skills
- Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
- Minimum 1 year of experience
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual
- Knowledge of Health Care regulatory guidelines
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians in the practice
- Assist in examination and treatment of patients
- Room patients and obtain information
- Measure vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximeter, pain level, weight, and height)
- Record information on patients' charts/Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Collect and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus: Up to $3,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
