MEDICAL ASSISTANT SPECIALIST - FULL TIME

WATSON CLINIC LLP • Lakeland, FL

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About The Position

Medical Assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly. In addition to administrative duties, they perform clinical duties in accordance with state law and clinic requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or one year of Medical Assistant work experience within the last two years.
• Obtain Medical Assistant certification within 90 days of employment.
• Current BLS certification or completion within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or training in a medical health care facility as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Summon and prepare patients for office visits.
• Assist the physician with medical office procedures.
• Administer medication, including injections, and document medication given or prescribed by ordering physicians as required by specialty.
• Follow nursing policy and procedure when documenting information in patients’ medical records.
• Maintain the integrity of the office.
• Perform additional duties specific to the specialty and/or acquire additional licenses or credentials.
• Read and reference new policies and procedures and Nursing Update newsletters.
• Maintain current CPR certification.

What This Job Offers

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