Medical Assistant

Women's Care•West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides professional clinical care for patients in accordance with established standards and practices. The role prepares patients for office visits and assists patients and family members before, during, and after a doctor’s visit. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations and assists providers with treatment, procedures, examinations, and testing. The position also supports safe and orderly patient-care areas, communicates with patients and providers, and contributes to the organization’s mission and values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Florida applicants: graduate of a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or service in the Armed Forces as a Medical Technician with an honorable discharge is required to be eligible for employment and to obtain MA certification.
For Florida applicants: Certified Medical Assistant credential or ability to obtain it within the first 120 days of employment.
Current CPR and/or BLS certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment through Women’s Care training.
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, in writing and verbally, with internal personnel, providers, outside organizations, patients, and family members.
Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work effectively with the aforementioned groups.
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

Experience working in OB/GYN or primary care.
Certified Medical Assistant credential (Florida applicants); alternatively, the posting allows the ability to obtain certification within the first 120 days of employment.
Current CPR and/or BLS certification; alternatively, the posting allows the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment through Women’s Care training.
Experience with eCW electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during treatment, 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 and as directed by the provider, perform phlebotomy, injections, and other specimen collection 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 and professional development activities and 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.