Medical Assistant - Ladies First OBGYN

Baptist Health • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists with patient care management, executes administrative and clinical procedures. The Medical Assistant position provides exceptional medical care that meets each patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs. Provide administrative/clinical assistance to physicians/mid-level practitioners/nurses/patients while adhering to a prescribed treatment plan in accordance with established policies and procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The person in this position works under general supervision, is responsible for various shifts, may be subject to over 40 hours per week and/or callback as required, and may also be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Successful completion of an accredited medical assisting program or Graduation from a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces preferred
• Must be certified/registered by day of hire or transfer with one of the following: AAMA Certified, AMT Registered, NCMA, NHA, or AMCA certification
• BLS through American Heart Association is required within 30 days of employment/transfer
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law, medical ethics, human relations and patient education
• Skills and ability in administrative and clinical medical assisting
• Effective communication skills through written and/or verbal communication
• Basic Computer skills
• Knowledge of and ability to perform EKGs and obtain accurate blood pressure readings

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of Practical Nursing program for LPN
• Current License as a LPN in the State of Florida
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories
• Knowledge of clinical and/or surgical operations and documentation
• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control
• Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids
• Proficient with Computer skills
• Excellent communication skills verbally and written

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care management
• Execute administrative and clinical procedures
• Provide exceptional medical care to meet patients' needs
• Provide administrative/clinical assistance to physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses, and patients
• Adhere to prescribed treatment plans in accordance with established policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED