Medical Assistant Brain Inst. (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's•Miami, FL

About The Position

Assists in the examination and treatment of patients and performs delegated duties under the direction of a physician and/or clinician. The role includes clinical and clerical responsibilities in a brain institute setting. The Medical Assistant supports appointment coordination, patient intake, clinical documentation, vital-sign and measurement collection, room preparation, equipment upkeep, and other assigned clinic duties.

Requirements

Medical Assistant diploma or 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 experience.
American Heart Association BLS certification, maintained active and in good standing throughout employment.
Ability to communicate effectively 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 and contacts parents to explain procedures, including EEG and Sleep Lab procedures, and confirm appointments.
Confirms multidisciplinary clinic appointments.
Reports significant changes in patient condition or behavior, such as seizures, to ARNPs and physicians.
Maintains clean and orderly work areas and patient rooms, using appropriate protective equipment and following infection-control protocols to disinfect and prepare rooms before each use.
Maintains equipment in proper working order; when equipment is not functioning, labels it, notifies the clinician, and submits 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).
Completes applicable EMR meaningful-use fields within the scope of practice.
Conducts assigned Environment of Care rounds to help ensure the clinical area meets regulatory and accrediting inspection requirements.
Performs clerical duties such as obtaining referrals, copying, scanning, filing, faxing, and completing special projects assigned by clinic coordinators and/or management.