Medical Assistant - Beaches

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute•Jacksonville Beach, FL

1d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join its team at the Beach office in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week. The Medical Assistant works closely with orthopedic physicians and physician assistants to coordinate patient care, assist with clinical and clerical tasks, support patient flow, and maintain exam rooms, instruments, and medical supplies. The role requires maintaining confidentiality and following HIPAA, infection control, biohazard, and universal precaution guidelines. The position is based in a fast-paced orthopedic medical practice. It involves exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. Physical activities include communicating in person and by telephone, examining patients visually, reading printed and computer-screen information, bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, and lifting or carrying items up to 30 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients when required.

Requirements

Valid Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA).
Valid CPR certification.
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 1–2 years of Medical Assistant experience.
Proficiency with triaging patient care issues.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinic.
Knowledge of HIPAA and safety guidelines and regulations.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Computer proficiency.
Ability to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including examining patients and reading printed materials and computer screens.
Full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to bend, reach, make repetitive hand movements, stand, walk, sit, push and pull regularly, and lift and carry items up to 30 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients when required.

Nice To Haves

Orthopaedic experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care and needs with orthopedic physicians and physician assistants.
Complete clerical duties, including forms and charting.
Review physician schedules and prepare charts with needed test results.
Organize patient flow to help physicians stay on schedule.
Escort patients to exam rooms, collect patient histories, and conduct screenings according to physician guidelines.
Record medical histories, vital statistics, test results, and other information in medical records.
Answer patient phone calls and provide instructions at the physician’s direction.
Document phone calls and prescription refills.
Maintain clean exam rooms and instruments according to infection control guidelines.
Follow biohazardous waste standards and universal precautions when assisting with patient care.
Restock exam rooms and maintain medical supplies.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Perform clerical and computer duties required to complete forms and charting.