Medical Assistant

Arthrex•Pelican Bay, FL

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arthrex is a global leader in medical device innovation, product development, and medical education in orthopedics, with corporate headquarters in Naples, FL. As part of the benefits that we offer our employees and immediate family, we have three medical clinics within Southwest Florida area dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing clinical excellence, and supporting the health of our employees. We are seeking a highly skilled, and compassionate professional to join the medical center team as a Medical Assistant. There is a strong preference for someone with a Medical Assistant certification and advanced blood drawing skills. This position will be primarly based in Ave Maria location with travel to the Naples area or Fort Myers approximately twice per week. We are looking for someone with experience in healthcare, medical office, patient services or administrative setting is preferred. We also welcome candidates that bring Spanish language skills and cultural fluency to help support our patient population and enhance patient experience. In summary, we offer a collaborative and supportive culture, outstanding career growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package with a company recognized as an industry leader.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Current certification and skill in basic life support (BLS)
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language fluently
Ability to establish and effective working relationship with staff which includes effective communication, getting along with coworkers and management and dealing efficiently and professionally under pressure

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification
Advanced blood drawing skills
Spanish language skills and cultural fluency
Experience in healthcare, medical office, patient services or administrative setting
Certification by the American Association of American Medical Assistants or as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Medical Technologists preferred
Graduate of an approved ARRT Radiological Technology School preferred
Current ARRT registration and respective, valid State certification preferred
At least two or more years of experience in and performing Radiology preferred
Advanced training and Certification in Micro needling preferred
X-ray training and certification preferred
Spanish speaking a plus
Experienced with EMR systems a plus

Responsibilities

Performing aseptic procedures.
Taking vital signs.
Preparing patients for the physician's care.
Performing venipunctures and non-intravenous injections.
Observing and reporting patients' signs or symptoms.
Administering basic first aid.
Assisting with patient examinations or treatments.
Operating office medical equipment.
Collecting routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician.
Administering medication as directed by the physician.
Performing basic laboratory procedures.
Performing office procedures including all general administrative duties required by the physician.
May operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes
May take x-rays following established radiologic requirements to ensure patient care and safety.
May prepare/instruct patient about contrast media and examination technique.
May administer contrast media effectively and safely per established procedures.
May perform initial patient micro needling consultations, maintain proper documentation of micro needling procedures and provide teaching and aftercare instructions to avoid any potential complications per physician recommendations
May perform cardiac stress test under physician supervision
Ensure necessary supplies are stocked and cleanliness of procedure room is maintained
Order supplies and coordinate procedures within the clinic