Medical Assistant

Women's Care•Jacksonville, FL

13d•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 examinations, assists providers during treatment, procedures, examinations, and testing, and supports patients and family members before, during, and after visits. The Medical Assistant also helps maintain patient-care areas and supplies, records patient information and vital signs, and performs phlebotomy, injections, or specimen collection when applicable and directed by a provider. The role includes educating patients as directed by providers, relaying messages, maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, sterilizing medical instruments, and representing the office professionally. The Medical Assistant is expected to treat patients and colleagues courteously, participate in team and professional development activities, attend required meetings, comply with HIPAA requirements, and embody Women’s Care’s mission and core values. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Florida positions, Certified Medical Assistant status is preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within the first 120 days of employment.
To be eligible for employment and to obtain MA certification, graduate from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or have served in the Armed Forces as a Medical Technician with an honorable discharge.
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 and interact professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal personnel, providers, outside organizations, patients, and family members.
Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work effectively with the relevant groups.
Ability to use a computer and enter data in an electronic medical records application; eCW is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Dependability, reliability, and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant certification (Florida positions).
Current CPR and/or BLS certification.
Experience working in OB/GYN or primary care.
Experience with the eCW electronic medical records application.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination and assist providers during treatment, procedures, examinations, and testing.
Prepare, restock, and sterilize examination rooms, procedure rooms, laboratory areas, and other patient-care areas in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Record patients’ medical history, health maintenance, and chief complaint.
Measure, record, and document vital signs.
When applicable and as directed by the provider, perform phlebotomy, injections, and other specimen collection according to established policies and procedures.
Provide patients with 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.
Demonstrate and embody the Women’s Care mission and core values.
Comply with HIPAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.