Neurosurgery - Medical Assistant

Baptist Health • Jacksonville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides quality patient care in a prompt and professional manner and assists with patient education. The role communicates patient information to and from the physician and performs other assigned tasks within the scope of the position. The Medical Assistant provides direct, individualized, goal-directed patient care under physician supervision. This position is based at Baptist Medical Center South and is regular full-time, working first shift.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Medical training through a certificate program or at least two years of experience as a medical assistant in a clinical setting.
• Medical training in one of the listed areas: LPN, laboratory, radiology, medical assistant, emergency medical technician, or physician office.
• BLS certification is required.
• Knowledge of glucometers, PT/INR machines, wheelchairs, and thermometers.
• Knowledge of urinalysis and EKG testing.
• Organizational, oral and written communication, computer, and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency by passing all written and clinical tests.
• Ability to meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including lifting or carrying and pushing or pulling up to 15 pounds; clear speech; vision of 20/40 or better with or without correction; normal hearing sensitivity; and ability to distinguish color.

Nice To Haves

• Active Medical Assistant certification or registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, professional, quality patient care.
• Assist in delivery of patient education.
• Communicate patient information to and from the physician.
• Provide direct, individualized, goal-directed patient care under physician supervision.
• Perform other assigned duties within the scope of the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED