Medical Assistant-Palliative

Sanitas•Doral, FL

11d•Remote

About The Position

Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Its services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, laboratory and diagnostic services, and healthcare education and resources. The organization seeks professionals dedicated to serving patients and their families with compassion, respect, and kindness. The Medical Assistant supports patient care and advanced procedures under the direction of a licensed independent provider (LIP), while helping ensure smooth office operations. The role combines clinical and administrative tasks in accordance with organizational objectives. It includes preparing patients and examination rooms; taking vital signs and medical histories; performing blood draws, injections, vaccinations, medication administration, wound care, and CLIA-waived testing within the medical assistant's scope of practice; maintaining infection-control procedures; and responding to emergencies according to BLS standards. The position also involves age-appropriate care from newborns through older adults, including pediatric measurements, vaccinations, specimen collection, and emergency readiness. Administrative work includes maintaining electronic health records and patient confidentiality, answering phones, managing supplies, assisting with billing and insurance claims, planning for visits, documenting follow-ups, coordinating referrals and authorizations, scheduling appointments, and preparing consent documents and specimen transmissions. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. The position is listed as full-time in Doral, Florida, with a remote job shift and travel percentage of up to 5%; however, the posting also states that travel is not required. The work environment is typically a medical office, clinic, or healthcare facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
At least one year of experience in the healthcare field.
Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification through American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Advanced English language proficiency.
Advanced Spanish language proficiency.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact compassionately and effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and work in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail in clinical and administrative tasks.
Ability to work collaboratively, take direction, and cooperate with colleagues.
Professional conduct and appearance.
Commitment to patient-centered care, age-specific needs, and cultural sensitivity.
Flexibility to rotate shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by clinic needs.

Nice To Haves

Prior Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and procedures by taking vital signs, recording medical histories, and providing reassurance.
Prepare examination rooms and organize instruments and supplies; support providers during patient examinations.
Perform blood draws, administer injections and vaccines, assist with minor procedures, and administer medications as ordered by an LIP and within scope of practice.
Clean, dress, and bandage superficial wounds and perform routine clinical tasks, including CLIA-waived tests.
Conduct quality control tests to help ensure accurate laboratory results and proper functioning of lab equipment.
Label, handle, and transport specimens; maintain aseptic technique; sterilize instruments; disinfect rooms and equipment; use appropriate PPE; and dispose of biohazardous waste according to protocol.
Provide basic first aid and assist with medical emergencies in accordance with BLS standards.
Provide culturally sensitive, age-appropriate care for patients from newborns through elderly individuals, using techniques to reduce discomfort and anxiety.
Measure and record pediatric vital signs and growth parameters; assist with pediatric examinations and procedures; administer vaccines according to pediatric schedules; collect specimens; and ensure emergency equipment is ready.
Enter patient data, file documents, manage EHR systems, protect confidentiality, and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Answer phones, organize medical supplies, maintain inventory, and assist with billing, coding, and insurance claims processing as directed.
Perform pre-visit planning and respond promptly to telephone encounters and patient inquiries.
Document urgent care follow-ups, communicable disease reporting, and hospital transfers.
Coordinate pre-operative clearance, medication authorizations, and referrals.
Schedule appointments, verify patient details, make urgent-care follow-up calls, prepare informed consent documents, and coordinate lab specimen transmissions.
Perform other duties assigned by supervisors or organizational leaders.