Medical Assistant

Centrum Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician. The role may require travel to clinics within the region for business operations or staffing coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic, physician practice, or urgent care setting.
Strong knowledge of medical correspondence and managing electronic medical records.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work as a team player with providers and other care team members.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Medical Assistant or a diploma from an accredited school is highly preferred.
Experience as a Phlebotomist is desirable but not required.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Take patients’ vital signs.
Take medical histories.
Prepare patients for medical tests and examinations.
Assist physicians during examinations.
Explain medical procedures to patients.
Sterilize medical instruments.
Remove sutures.
Call in or electronically enter prescriptions into pharmacies.
Prepare patients for X-rays.
Administer topical, oral, or intramuscular medications.
Transcribe notes and documents related to treatments.
Travel to clinics within the region as needed for business operations or staffing coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.