Medical Assistant - Ob/Gyn - Ladies First

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists with patient care management, executes administrative and clinical procedures. This position provides exceptional medical care that meets each patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs. This position provides administrative/clinical assistance to physicians/mid-level practitioners/nurses/patients while adhering to a prescribed treatment plan in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Technical Diploma/Certificate Medical Assisting, Military trained corpsmen Preferred
• Registered Medical Assistant (ARMA) Upon Hire Required or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA_AAMA) Upon Hire Required or Medical Assistant (NCMA_NCCT) Upon Hire Required or Medical Assistant (CMAS_NAHP) Upon Hire Required or Clinical Medical Assistant (CLMA_NHA) Upon Hire Required or Medical Assistant (RMA_AMT) Upon Hire Required
• Medical Assistant Membership (AMT) Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association within 30 Days Required
• 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.
• Able to communicate effectively through written and/or verbal communication.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform EKGs and obtain accurate blood pressure readings.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative medical assistant duties as required including various medical secretarial, financial bookkeeping and insurance tasks.
• Performs clinical medical assistant duties to include the following: aseptic procedures, takes vital signs, prepares the patients for physician’s care, performs venipunctures and non-intravenous injections, observes and reports patients’ signs or symptoms, and ensures quality metrics are obtain and documented.
• Administers Basic First Aid.
• Assists with patient examinations or treatments.
• Operates office medical equipment properly.
• Collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician.
• Administers medication as directed by the physician.
• Performs basic laboratory procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification.
• Pursues professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED