Medical Assistant, Marathon Primary Care, $5000 Bonus, FT, shift varies

Baptist Health South Florida • Marathon, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to work under the clinical supervision of the practice physician(s) and clinic supervisor/manager. This role is responsible for assisting physicians in the practice with patient examinations and treatments. Key duties include rooming patients, obtaining and recording vital signs and patient information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis. The Medical Assistant will also serve as a mentor and assist in training new medical assistants.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, Certificate of Attendance, Certificate of Completion, GED or equivalent training or experience required.
• Must have at least one of the following licenses/certifications: Licensed Practical Nurse, Paramedic, AAMA Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Basic Life Support, Registered Medical Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• For Primary Care Practices, EKG and Phlebotomy Certifications are also required for employees with the CNA license only.
• CNA, LPN, EMT license must be from Florida.
• Must be a professional, organized detail-oriented team player with effective interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Possesses compassionate demeanor, excellent customer service skills and high ethical standards.
• HIPAA/OSHA compliance required.
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment efficiently.
• Proficient in computer applications and typing skills.
• Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Health Care regulatory guidelines and Medical Terminology a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients.
• Rooms patients and obtains information.
• Measures vital signs (i.e.: pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximeter, pain level, weight, and height).
• Records information on patients' charts/Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Collects and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Serves as a mentor and helps train new medical assistants regularly and consistently.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement

What This Job Offers

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