Medical Assistant - Beaches

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute•Jacksonville Beach, FL

13d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for its Beaches office in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. This full-time position works Monday through Friday in a fast-paced orthopedic medical practice, coordinating patient care with orthopedic physicians and physician assistants. Duties include assisting with patient visits and clinical workflows, maintaining records and supplies, handling clerical and computer tasks, and following infection-control, safety, and confidentiality requirements. The role involves exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids and requires frequent movement and lifting as described below.

Requirements

Valid CPR certification.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 1–2 years of Medical Assistant experience.
Proficiency in 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 by telephone.
Visual acuity adequate for job duties, including examining patients and reading printed material and computer screens.
Full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to bend and reach frequently; perform repetitive hand movements; stand, walk, and sit; and push and pull regularly throughout a shift.
Ability to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients when required.

Nice To Haves

Valid Medical Assistant certification (AAMA) preferred.
Orthopaedic experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care and needs with orthopedic physicians and physician assistants.
Complete clerical duties, forms, and charting; check physician schedules and prepare charts with needed test results.
Organize patient flow to help keep physicians on schedule.
Escort patients to exam rooms, collect patient histories, and conduct screenings according to physician guidelines.
Record medical histories, vital statistics, and information such as test results 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 and follow biohazardous-waste standards.
Restock exam rooms and maintain medical supplies.
Use universal precautions when assisting with patient care.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Perform required clerical and computer duties, including completing forms and charting.