Medical Assistant- Urology - FT - Days - $2,500 Sign on Bonus - MPG - Aventura

Memorial Healthcare•Aventura, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of an assigned area or office. The role supports patient care in a urology practice by assisting with assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse. It also includes managing patient communications, maintaining clinical areas and supplies, documenting care, and helping ensure a positive patient experience. The position is full-time, primarily during the day, and based in Aventura, Florida. For Physician Practices (MPG, MPC and UCC), the employee must be willing to travel to other locations based on business needs; mileage reimbursement is provided. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is advertised. The role requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program, possess Medical Assistant registration or certification, or have six months of patient care experience.
BLS credential from an accepted provider or credential type: American Heart Association e-Card, American Heart Association RQI e-Card, American Heart Association non-e-Card certification, employee grace-period credential, or Red Cross certification.
Ability to apply critical thinking, communicate effectively, exercise decisive judgment, and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Willingness to travel to other practice locations based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Manage and facilitate in-basket messages and patient phone calls.
Perform basic diagnostic procedures and collect specimens, including phlebotomy; apply splints and set up procedure trays and rooms.
Assist with patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse.
Obtain and accurately document vital signs, height and weight, brief history of current illness or injury, medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information.
Maintain medical equipment and supplies by reordering, stocking, cleaning and disinfecting according to protocol, and troubleshooting; maintain examination areas.
Round with patients in the practice to help ensure an excellent patient experience.
Follow up on reported issues and assist with service recovery.
Review patient charts to ensure imaging and other pertinent information are available for appointments.
Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition, document care provided, provide discharge instructions, and follow up with patients as needed.
Recognize emergent situations and seek help.
Review and document social determinants and provide education and resources as needed.
Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Activate MyChart accounts and ensure telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments, troubleshooting as needed.