Medical Assistant (75143)

Women's Care•Oviedo, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Women’s Care is a women’s healthcare group founded in 1998, with more than 100 locations and over 400 OB/GYNs and specialists. The Medical Assistant provides professional clinical care to patients according to established standards and practices. The role prepares patients for office visits and supports patients, family members, and providers before, during, and after visits, treatments, procedures, examinations, and testing. The Medical Assistant maintains examination, procedure, laboratory, and other patient-care areas; documents patient histories, health maintenance, complaints, and vital signs; and, where applicable and as directed by a provider, performs phlebotomy, injections, and specimen collection. The role also provides patient instructions as directed, communicates messages to providers, follows safety and sterilization procedures, maintains HIPAA compliance, and contributes to team and professional-development activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Florida positions, be a Certified Medical Assistant or able to obtain certification within the first 120 days of employment.
To be eligible for employment and obtain Medical Assistant certification, be a graduate of 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 through Women’s Care training within 30 days of employment.
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 described.
Ability to use a computer and enter data in an electronic medical records application.
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 with treatments, 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 history, health maintenance information, and chief complaints.
Measure, record, and document vital signs.
Where applicable, perform phlebotomy, injections, and other specimen collection as directed by the provider and according to established 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.