Medical Assistant - Pediatric Offices - Boynton Beach

Soma Medical Center PA•Boynton Beach, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Soma Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Pediatric Offices in Boynton Beach. This role involves direct patient care, clinical support, documentation, administrative tasks, and ensuring a positive patient experience. The Medical Assistant will work closely with providers and clinical staff, utilizing an EMR system and adhering to all safety and compliance regulations. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are required for effective patient communication.

Requirements

Bilingual English/Spanish skills
Ability to prepare patients for examination by obtaining and documenting medical history and reason for visit in the EMR system.
Ability to accurately measure and record vital signs.
Ability to assist providers and clinical staff with examinations and procedures.
Ability to administer medications and injections as ordered by the provider.
Ability to perform CLIA-waived testing.
Ability to collect laboratory specimens and complete all required documentation accurately.
Ability to provide patient education.
Knowledge of Universal Precautions and infection control guidelines.
Ability to clean, sterilize, and maintain medical instruments and equipment.
Ability to ensure exam rooms are fully stocked, organized, and prepared for patient care.
Proficiency in entering and maintaining accurate patient data, physician orders, and clinical documentation in the EMR system.
Ability to document procedures, injections, allergy testing, and specimen collection details.
Ability to maintain up-to-date and accurate patient medication records.
Ability to complete required forms, including referrals, prior authorizations, and vaccine logs.
Ability to provide bilingual (English/Spanish) interpretation.
Ability to deliver exceptional, compassionate customer service.
Ability to maintain a professional, respectful, and culturally sensitive demeanor.
Ability to address patient concerns promptly and effectively.
Ability to support efficient clinic workflow and patient flow.
Ability to handle all specimens and clinical materials in accordance with safety and infection control protocols.
Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and all federal, state, and local regulations.
Ability to submit quality assurance and required reports in a timely manner.
Adherence to Soma Medical Center policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
Ability to perform assigned clinical and administrative duties with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain organization and meet deadlines in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Ability to support overall clinic operations and assist with additional duties as needed.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and team members.
Ability to promote a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment.
Ability to resolve conflicts professionally.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care.
Ability to build strong relationships with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination by obtaining and documenting medical history and reason for visit in the EMR system.
Accurately measure and record vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Assist providers and clinical staff with examinations and procedures to support efficient patient care.
Administer medications and injections as ordered by the provider in accordance with established protocols.
Perform CLIA-waived testing following regulatory and organizational standards.
Collect laboratory specimens and complete all required documentation accurately.
Provide patient education, including support for preventive care, family planning, and treatment instructions, in both English and Spanish.
Follow Universal Precautions and infection control guidelines to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
Clean, sterilize, and maintain medical instruments and equipment.
Ensure exam rooms are fully stocked, organized, and prepared for patient care.
Enter and maintain accurate patient data, physician orders, and clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Document procedures, injections, allergy testing, and specimen collection details in compliance with Soma Medical Center policies.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate patient medication records.
Complete required forms, including referrals, prior authorizations, and vaccine logs.
Provide bilingual (English/Spanish) interpretation to facilitate clear communication between providers and patients.
Deliver exceptional, compassionate customer service to all patients and visitors.
Maintain a professional, respectful, and culturally sensitive demeanor at all times.
Address patient concerns promptly and effectively; escalate issues when appropriate.
Support efficient clinic workflow and patient flow in collaboration with the care team.
Handle all specimens and clinical materials in accordance with safety and infection control protocols.
Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and all federal, state, and local regulations.
Submit quality assurance and required reports in a timely manner.
Adhere to Soma Medical Center policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
Perform assigned clinical and administrative duties with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
Maintain organization and meet deadlines in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Support overall clinic operations and assist with additional duties as needed.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and team members.
Promote a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment.
Resolve conflicts professionally using appropriate organizational resources.
Communicate clearly and effectively, seeking clarification when needed.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
Uphold Soma Medical Center’s mission by delivering high-quality, patient-focused care.
Build strong relationships with patients and colleagues to support coordinated care.