Medical Assistant - Urgent Care - Per Diem - Days - Pembroke Pines

Memorial Healthcare•Pembroke Pines, 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 assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse, and helps maintain a safe, organized clinical environment. The position is per diem and primarily for office workers, based in Pembroke Pines, Florida, with travel to other locations as business needs require; mileage reimbursement is provided. The Medical Assistant obtains and documents patient information and vital signs, supports diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, assists with patient communications and follow-up, and performs administrative tasks. The role requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or Medical Assistant diploma program, possess Medical Assistant Registration or Medical Assistant Certification, or have six months of patient care experience.
BLS certification from an accepted provider or credential pathway listed in the posting: American Heart Association BLS eCard, American Heart Association BLS RQI eCard, American Heart Association BLS certification, Grace employee credential grace period, or Red Cross BLS certification.
Critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
For Physician Practices (MPG, MPC and UCC), willingness to travel to other locations based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Maintain equipment and medical supplies by reordering, stocking, cleaning and disinfecting according to protocol, and troubleshooting; maintain examination areas.
Review patient charts to confirm imaging is available and pertinent information has been obtained before appointments.
Review and document Social Determinants and provide education and resources as needed.
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.
Activate My Chart accounts and ensure telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments, troubleshooting as needed.
Manage and facilitate in-basket messages and patient phone calls.
Follow up on reported issues and assist with service recovery.
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.
Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application, and procedural tray or room set-up.
Perform assigned administrative or clerical duties, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Round with patients in the practice to ensure an excellent patient experience.