Medical Assistant (Primary Care, Oviedo South)

Nemours • Oviedo, FL

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant position at Nemours involves providing professional clinical care in a pediatric primary care setting. The role focuses on ensuring a kid-friendly, family-centered experience while managing patient flow, assisting with examinations, and maintaining accurate medical records. The Medical Assistant will work closely with healthcare providers to deliver quality care and support to families in Central Florida.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Certification by American Association of Medical Assistants preferred.
• Must obtain BLS Certification within 90 days of hire date and continue to maintain as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a pediatric primary care setting.
• Knowledge of EMR systems and laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient flow of clinic, greeting patients and families, and preparing them for provider examination.
• Obtain vital signs and prepare laboratory specimens; perform in-office laboratory tests and enter results into EMR.
• Administer immunizations and prescribed medications, including oral, injectable, and inhaled forms.
• Maintain and review patient's EMR and ensure accurate documentation is available for provider reviews.
• Check laboratory results and post tests and exam results in the chart as required; follow up on cultures, labs, and outside testing ordered.
• Prepare equipment and rooms, assisting physicians during treatments, examinations, procedures, and testing of patients.
• Keep exam rooms clean and stocked with all needed supplies.
• Ensure provider's orders are carried out and arrange for patient diagnostic testing at outside facilities.
• Schedule referrals for appointments, home care, radiology, and other requests; call pharmacies for prescription orders/refills.
• Ensure medications and immunizations are safely stored and evaluate expiration dates monthly.
• Answer and respond to phone calls as needed, scheduling patients according to need and documenting calls according to established guidelines.

Benefits

• $3,500 Sign on Bonus offered (external applicants only).

What This Job Offers

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