Medical Assistant

Women's Care•Winter Park, FL

25d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides professional clinical care for patients according to established standards and practices. The role prepares patients for office visits and assists patients and family members before, during, and after visits. It also supports providers with examinations, treatments, procedures, and testing; maintains patient-care areas and instruments; documents patient information; and provides patient education as directed by providers. The Medical Assistant works professionally with patients, families, colleagues, and providers while following applicable policies, procedures, and HIPAA requirements. Women’s Care is a women’s healthcare group founded in 1998, with more than 100 locations and over 400 OB/GYNs and specialists. Its services include obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, gynecologic pathology, breast surgery, genetic counseling, maternal fetal medicine, laboratory services, and fertility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Florida positions, be a Certified Medical Assistant or be able to obtain certification within the first 120 days of employment.
To be eligible for employment and MA certification, graduate from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or have served in the Armed Forces as a Medical Technician with an honorable discharge.
Current CPR and/or BLS certification, or the 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 patients’ family members.
Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work effectively with the people and groups noted above.
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.
Current CPR and/or BLS certification.
Experience with the eCW electronic medical records application.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination and assist providers during treatment, procedures, examinations, and testing.
Prepare, restock, and sterilize examination rooms, procedure rooms, laboratory areas, and other patient-care areas according to established policies and procedures.
Record patients’ medical histories, health maintenance information, and chief complaints.
Measure, record, and document vital signs.
Where applicable and as directed by the provider, perform phlebotomy, injections, and other specimen collection according to established policies and procedures.
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.