Medical Assistant (75338)

Women's Care•Clearwater, FL

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 in accordance with established standards and practices. The role prepares patients for office visits and examinations, assists providers with treatments, procedures, examinations, and testing, and supports patients and their family members before, during, and after visits. The Medical Assistant maintains patient-care areas and equipment, documents patient histories and vital signs, and, where applicable and as directed by a provider, performs phlebotomy, injections, and specimen collection. The role also educates patients as directed, relays messages to providers, supports a safe and compliant work environment, and contributes to team and professional development activities. Employees are expected to embody Women’s Care’s mission and values and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Florida positions, eligibility for employment and Medical Assistant certification requires graduation from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or service in the Armed Forces as a Medical Technician with an honorable discharge.
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 listed.
Ability to use a computer and enter data in an electronic medical records application.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Dependable, reliable, and punctual.

Nice To Haves

For Florida positions, Certified Medical Assistant credential preferred, or ability to obtain it within the first 120 days of employment.
Current CPR and/or BLS certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment through Women’s Care training.
Experience working in OB/GYN or Primary Care.
Experience with eCW electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination and assist providers during treatments, procedures, examinations, and testing.
Assist patients and family members before, during, and after a doctor’s visit.
Prepare, restock, and sterilize examination rooms, procedure rooms, the lab area, and other patient-care areas according to established policies and procedures.
Record patients’ medical histories, 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 policies and 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 the Women’s Care mission and core values.
Comply with HIPAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.