Medical Assistant

Women's Care•Bradenton, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides professional clinical care for patients in accordance with established standards and practices. The role prepares patients for office visits and assists patients and family members before, during, and after visits. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations and assists providers with treatment, procedures, examinations, and testing. The position also supports patient-care areas by preparing, restocking, and sterilizing examination rooms, procedure rooms, lab areas, and other areas according to established policies and procedures. The Medical Assistant records medical histories, health maintenance information, and chief complaints; measures and documents vital signs; and, where applicable and as directed by the provider, performs phlebotomy, injections, and other specimen collection. The role provides patient education and instructions as directed by the provider, relays messages to providers, and helps maintain a safe and healthy work environment while complying with legal requirements and HIPAA rules. The Medical Assistant represents the office professionally, treats customers courteously, participates in team and professional development activities, attends required meetings, and embodies Women’s Care’s mission and core values. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Florida positions, be a graduate of a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or have served in the Armed Forces as a Medical Technician with an honorable discharge to be eligible for employment and to obtain MA certification.
For Florida positions, hold Certified Medical Assistant certification or be able to obtain it within the first 120 days of employment.
Current CPR and/or BLS certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment through Women’s Care training.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections, if applicable.
Ability to perform dosage calculations and measurement conversions.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal personnel, providers, outside organizations, patients, and family members.
Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work effectively with the listed groups.
Ability to use a computer and enter data in an electronic medical records application.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Dependable, reliable, and punctual.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in OBGYN or Primary Care.
Experience with the eCW electronic medical records application.
Certified Medical Assistant certification (for Florida positions).
Current CPR and/or BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for office visits, examinations, treatments, procedures, and testing; assist patients and family members before, during, and after visits.
Assist providers during treatment, procedures, examinations, and patient testing.
Prepare, restock, and sterilize examination rooms, procedure rooms, lab areas, and other patient-care areas according to established policies and procedures.
Record patients’ medical histories, health maintenance information, and chief complaints.
Measure, record, and document vital signs.
When applicable and as directed by the provider, perform phlebotomy, injections, and other specimen collection.
Educate patients and provide information and instructions as directed by the provider.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Sterilize medical instruments according to established standards and procedures.
Relay messages from patients and front-office staff to providers.
Represent the office professionally and treat internal and external customers courteously and cooperatively.
Participate in team activities and professional development activities.
Attend required meetings.
Comply with HIPAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Demonstrate and embody the Women’s Care mission and core values.
Perform other duties as assigned.