Medical Assistant

Centrum Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician. The role may require travel to clinics within the region for business operations or staffing coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
A minimum of one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic, physician practice, or urgent care setting.
Strong knowledge of medical correspondence and managing electronic medical records.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work as a team member with providers and other members of the care team.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification or a diploma from an accredited school.
Experience as a phlebotomist.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Take patients’ vital signs.
Take medical histories.
Prepare patients for medical tests and examinations.
Assist physicians during examinations.
Explain medical procedures to patients.
Sterilize medical instruments.
Remove sutures.
Call or electronically enter prescriptions into pharmacies.
Prepare patients for X-rays.
Administer topical, oral, or intramuscular medications.
Transcribe notes and documents related to treatments.
Travel to clinics within the region as needed for business operations or staffing coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.