Medical Assistant Brain Inst. (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital • Miami, FL

9d

About The Position

Assists in the examination and treatment of patients and performs miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of the physician and/or clinician. Responsible for various clinical and clerical duties.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant diploma/certificate of completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program and at least 5 years of Medical Assistant experience; or a Medical Assistant/Nursing degree from an accredited program and at least 5 years of Medical Assistant experience; or active Medical Assistant certification maintained in good standing throughout employment and at least 3 years of Medical Assistant employment experience.
• American Heart Association BLS certification, maintained active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Accuracy calculating percentages for conversion.
• Excellent patient management, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with front desk coverage; contacts parents to explain EEG and Sleep Lab procedures and confirm appointments; confirms multidisciplinary clinic appointments.
• Communicates significant changes in patient conditions or behavior, such as seizures, to ARNPs and physicians.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and patient rooms, using gloves, masks, and appropriate equipment; follows infection control protocols to disinfect and prepare patient rooms before each use.
• Maintains equipment in proper working condition. When equipment is not functioning, labels machines, notifies the clinician, and places a maintenance work order to support patient safety.
• Performs and documents vital signs and measurements, including temperature, blood pressure, respiration, height, weight, and head circumference.
• Performs patient intake and documents allergies, medications, and current presentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Documents, within the scope of practice, all EMR meaningful-use required fields to optimize utilization.
• Conducts assigned Environment of Care rounds to help ensure the clinical area meets inspection requirements of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Performs clerical duties such as obtaining referrals, copying, scanning, filing, faxing, and working on special projects assigned by clinic coordinators and/or the manager/director.

What This Job Offers

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