Medical Assistant (75148)

Women's Care•Trinity, FL

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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 according to established standards and practices. The role prepares patients for office visits, examinations, treatments, procedures, and testing, and assists providers during patient care. It also supports patients and family members before, during, and after visits; maintains patient-care areas and medical instruments; documents patient information; and performs clinical tasks as directed by providers. The Medical Assistant works cooperatively with patients, families, providers, and office staff; maintains a professional manner; participates in team and professional development activities; and complies with HIPAA requirements. The position supports Women’s Care’s mission and core values, including communication and collaboration, transparency, accountability and integrity, patient care and innovation, excellence, and respect.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Florida positions, graduate of a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or service in the Armed Forces as a Medical Technician with honorable discharge is required for eligibility to obtain MA certification.
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, both verbally and in writing, with internal personnel, providers, personnel from outside organizations, patients, and family members.
Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work effectively with the listed groups.
Ability to use a computer and enter data into an electronic medical records application.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Dependable, reliable, and punctual.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination and assist providers during treatment, 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, laboratory areas, 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.
When applicable and as directed by a provider, perform phlebotomy, injections, and other specimen collection according to established policies and procedures.
Educate patients by providing information and instructions as directed by a 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.