Medical Assistant (75108)

Women's Care•Orlando, FL

1d•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 supports providers during examinations, treatments, procedures, and testing, and maintains patient-care areas and medical instruments according to applicable policies and procedures. The position also involves documenting patient information, communicating with patients and staff, providing provider-directed education, and following HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Florida applicants: graduate of a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or service in the Armed Forces as a Medical Technician with an honorable discharge, to be eligible for employment and to obtain an MA certification.
For Florida applicants: Certified Medical Assistant credential, or ability to obtain it within the first 120 days of employment.
Current CPR and/or BLS certification, or 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.
Professional and effective written and verbal communication with internal personnel, providers, outside organizations, patients, and patients’ family members.
Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work effectively with the people and groups described.
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 OB/GYN or primary care.
Certified Medical Assistant certification (Florida applicants), if already held.
Current CPR and/or BLS certification, if already held.
Experience with the eCW electronic medical records application.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during treatments, 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 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 according to established policies and procedures.
Provide patient 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 in accordance with 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, and attend required meetings.
Demonstrate the Women’s Care mission and core values.
Comply with HIPAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.