Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - FT - Days - $2,500 Sign on Bonus - Pembroke Road

Memorial Healthcare System•Hollywood, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned office or area. Under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse, the Medical Assistant assists with patient assessments and treatments. The role includes obtaining and documenting vital signs, height and weight, a brief history of the current illness or injury, medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information. The position is based in Hollywood, Florida, and may require travel to other locations based on business needs; mileage reimbursement is provided. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a Level II Criminal History record check.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or an accredited EMT or Medical Assistant diploma program; alternatively, Medical Assistant registration or certification is accepted.
Six months of patient care experience may be accepted in lieu of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program.
Current qualifying Basic Life Support credential from the American Heart Association or Red Cross, subject to the listed credential options and employee grace-period provision.
Fingerprint screening through the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Critical thinking and effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Willingness to travel to other locations based on business needs for Physician Practices (MPG, MPC, and UCC).
Successful completion of a Level II Criminal History record check.
No prior work experience is required.

Responsibilities

Review patient charts to ensure imaging and pertinent information are available for appointments.
Review and document social determinants and provide education or resources as needed.
Manage and facilitate in-basket messages and patient phone calls.
Perform administrative and clerical duties, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application, and procedural tray or room setup.
Follow up on reported issues and assist with service recovery.
Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition, document care provided, provide discharge instructions, and follow up with patients as needed.
Recognize emergent situations and seek help appropriately.
Round with patients in the practice to support an excellent patient experience.
Maintain equipment and medical supplies by reordering, stocking, cleaning and disinfecting according to protocol, and troubleshooting; maintain examination areas.
Activate MyChart accounts where appropriate.
Ensure telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments and troubleshoot as needed.
Assist with patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse.
Obtain and accurately document vital signs, height and weight, brief history of current illness or injury, current medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information.