Jackson West

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

21h

About The Position

The PG - Medical Assistant Technician is specialized in work providing patient care and performing clerical duties in a physician practice setting. Emphasis of the work is on assisting physicians in the examination and treatment of patients and performing a variety of clerical tasks. Incumbents report directly to the Office Manager of the practice and is supervised by a provider when performing medical related duties.

Requirements

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
High school diploma is required.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

Using computer applications
Answering telephones
Welcoming patients
Updating and filing patient medical record
Coding and filling out insurance forms
Scheduling appointment
Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
Handling correspondence, billing and bookkeeping
Obtain authorization for ancillary and/or surgical procedures
Assist patients who call the office with post-op questions or concerns
Taking medical histories
Preparing patients for examination
Assisting the physician during exams and certain procedures
Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
Performing basic laboratory tests
Drawing blood
Taking electrocardiograms
Bring patients into the exam room and obtain basic medical information - height, weight, BP, and pulse.
Review medical history, family history, surgical history, and current medications with each patient.
Perform blood draws, ECGs, and other tests as needed.
Responsible for cleaning exam rooms and maintaining them with adequate supplies.
May perform other advanced clinical duties under direction and supervision of a nurse or a physician, as needed based on assigned unit.
Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
Performs all other related job duties as assigned.