Medical Assistant, Center For Hematology & Oncology, $3,000 Bonus, FT, 9A-5:30P

Baptist Health South Florida • Boca Raton, FL

1d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Works under the clinical supervision of the practice physician(s) and office manager and is responsible for assisting the physicians in the practice. Assists in examination and treatment of patients, interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e.: pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients charts. Also draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.

Requirements

• High School, Cert, GED, Trn, Exper.
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Registered Medical Assistant
• Basic Life Support
• Must have at least one of the above required licenses/certifications (MA, CNA, LPN, EMT)
• BLS required for all
• CNA, LPN, EMT license must be from Florida
• Must be professional, organized, and a detail-oriented team player with effective interpersonal communication skills and excellent customer service skills
• Possesses compassionate demeanor and high ethical standards
• HIPAA/OSHA compliance required
• Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, co-workers and practice manager
• Minimum Required Experience: 1 year MA experience strongly preferred
• BLS required

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred
• Medical Assistants with a Certificate or Diploma of Completion of a Medical Assistant training program hired after 7/1/16 or foreign Medical Doctor with a foreign medical doctor diploma hired after 5/1/17 will have up to 6 months from start of employment with BHSF to obtain Medical Assistant Certification
• For Primary Care Practices, EKG and Phlebotomy Certifications are also required for employees with the CNA license only

Responsibilities

• Assisting the physicians in the practice
• Assisting in examination and treatment of patients
• Interviewing patients
• Measuring vital signs (i.e.: pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
• Recording information on patients charts
• Drawing and collecting blood samples from patients
• Preparing specimens for laboratory analysis

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement

What This Job Offers

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