Medical Assistant-Clinic Specialists

La Colonia Medical Center•Hialeah, FL

About The Position

The Medical Assistant-Clinic Specialist is responsible for a variety of patient care, technical, and clerical related functions.

High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate.
Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited institution.
CPR Certification.
At least one year of experience in primary care/internal medicine practice.
Outstanding customer service and communication skills.
Positive approach and enthusiasm.
Must exhibit strong organizational, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and time management.
Flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays as required by business operations.
Must be able to pass a drug test and background screening.

Verify patient information by interviewing patients; record medical history; confirm purpose of visit.
Communicate all significant changes in patient conditions or behavior to physicians.
Ensure all medical record/patient charts contain necessary documentation for medical appointments.
Assist the specialists during the consultation.
Perform and document vital signs (i.e., temperature, B/P, Resp.) and measure (i.e., height, weight, etc.).
Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization.
Monitor patient’s hospitalization, walk-ins and daily calls.
Assist physician with simple procedures and collection of specimens to be sent to laboratory for results.
Schedule and verify appointments, studies, lab tests and obtain/verify authorizations.
Willingness to travel to all the facilities based on operational requirements.
Follow-up of patients who underwent a medical procedure. Its evolution should be documented.
Follow standard procedures, rules, and instructions to properly sanitize and utilize cleaning equipment.
Constant and effective communication with members of the team regarding consultations.
Adhere and follow set policies, procedures and guidelines.
Ensure compliance with professional standards, relevant legal, regulatory and safety requirements of HIPAA and OSHA.
Perform other duties as assigned.