Medical Assistant (75108)

Women's Care•Orlando, FL

14d

About The Position

Women’s Care is a women’s healthcare group with more than 100 locations and over 400 OB/GYNs and specialists. The Medical Assistant provides clinical care in accordance with established standards and practices, prepares patients for office visits and examinations, and assists providers with treatments, procedures, examinations, and testing. The role also supports patients and family members before, during, and after doctor visits. The Medical Assistant maintains and prepares examination rooms, procedure rooms, lab areas, and other patient-care areas; documents patient history and vital signs; and, where applicable and as directed by a provider, performs phlebotomy, injections, and specimen collection. The role includes educating patients as directed, communicating messages between patients and providers, maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, and contributing to team and professional development activities. The Medical Assistant is expected to represent the office professionally and uphold Women’s Care’s mission and values, including compliance with HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Florida positions: graduate of a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or service in the Armed Forces as a Medical Technician with an honorable discharge is required for eligibility to obtain MA certification.
For Florida positions: Certified Medical Assistant preferred, or ability to obtain certification within the first 120 days of employment.
Current CPR and/or BLS certification preferred, 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.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal personnel, providers, outside organizations, patients, and family members.
Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work effectively with the listed groups.
Ability to use a computer and enter data in an electronic medical records application; eCW is preferred.
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 positions).
Current CPR and/or BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during treatment, procedures, examinations, and testing.
Assist patients and family members before, during, and after doctor visits.
Prepare, restock, and sterilize examination rooms, procedure rooms, lab areas, and other patient-care areas according to established policies and procedures.
Record patients’ medical history, health maintenance, and chief complaint.
Measure, record, and document vital signs.
Where applicable and as directed by the provider, perform phlebotomy, injections, and other specimen collection.
Educate patients by providing 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 according to 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.
Attend required meetings.
Demonstrate and embody Women’s Care’s mission and core values.
Comply with HIPAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.