Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida Inc • Bonita Springs, FL

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About The Position

Excellent opportunity to join a stable company providing patient care. We are looking for a dependable, dedicated, and respectful person to join our team. Outstanding compensation including generous paid time off, 9 paid holidays, excellent health benefits, a company paid pension, multiple bonuses, and more!

Requirements

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent training and experience.
• Documentation of completion of a Medical Assistant training program with certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant in ambulatory care.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• Bilingual skills English/Spanish preferred.
• Prior computer operation experience, medical systems preferred.
• Pleasant phone manners and professional appearance.
• Must be physically qualified to accomplish moderate bending, stooping, lifting (up to 30 pounds).
• Must be able to push, pull, and carry files/file boxes of moderate weight (20-30 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical and clinical assistance as required.
• Prepares patient from triaging through vital signs/medical history.
• Assists provider and completes procedures, as directed.
• Establishes specialty appointments, calls patients and pharmacies as requested by providers.
• Adheres to Corporate Compliance program by reporting improper or unethical conduct.
• Provide clerical services in the front office including patient registration, cashier, and appointment setting.
• Provide patient care by obtaining vital signs and preparing patient for provider visit.
• Charting on patient medical record/documentation and record keeping.
• Track and register patient data for statistical purposes.
• Assess and respond to patient's needs and educate patients regarding health care.
• Assists in obtaining lab specimens.
• Performs special patient treatments as directed, including administration of nebulizers, injections, EKGs, venipunctures, etc.
• Assists with minor surgical procedures and demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control.
• Prepares, administers and records medications as directed by the provider.
• Communicates effectively with other staff members and displays appropriate use of medical terminology.
• Equips examination rooms, cleans rooms, instruments and sterilizes according to proper procedures.
• Obtains information from hospital or lab as ordered by physician.
• Disposes of infected material in the proper manner.
• Sets up exam rooms for following day's operation, inventorying and restocking supplies as needed.
• Completes WIC forms as required.
• Utilizes electronic health record system to enter, retrieve and document patient information accurately and efficiently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Excellent health benefits
• Company paid pension
• Multiple bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees