Medical Assistant

OnePlus Healthcare • Miami Gardens, FL

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About The Position

This role is responsible for a variety of clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care. The Medical Assistant will collect patient information, administer medications and immunizations, prepare patients for examinations, assist physicians, manage patient records in the EMR system, and maintain a safe and compliant environment. The position also involves answering phones, managing supplies, and participating in quality management activities.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable of HEDIS is a plus
• Bilingual, Preferred Language English, and Spanish

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable of HEDIS

Responsibilities

• Collects and accurately records the patient’s vital signs, chief complaint, symptoms, history, allergies and immunizations.
• Collects specimens and administers oral medication and immunizations as instructed by the doctor.
• Obtains, prepares, and sets up supplies and instruments to be used in the care and treatment of patients.
• Prepares patients for examination and assists doctor(s) as needed in the examination of the patient (e.g., hold child for injection, turn patient, hand instruments to doctor, etc.).
• Tracks and routes test results to doctor for review, and reports abnormal values or key information to doctor promptly.
• Enters all required patient information and clinical data in the electronic medical record (EMR) system to maintain the paperless charting system of the center.
• Uses the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age-specific needs and provides age-specific treatment and care.
• Maintains a clean, well-stocked, safe environment for patients and staff. Keeps patient care and utility areas neat and clean.
• Ensures that all HIPAA/ OSHA standards are in compliance.
• Answers phone, takes messages, assists doctor or other staff as needed.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Participates in departmental and organizational quality management activities.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.
• Attends departmental meetings as required.
• Effectively manage special projects and other tasks as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed