Medical Assistant (75354)

Women's Care•Fleming Island, FL

21h

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 to patients according to established standards and practices. The role prepares patients for office visits and assists patients and family members before, during, and after appointments. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations and assists providers with treatments, procedures, examinations, and testing. The role also maintains patient-care areas and instruments, documents patient information and vital signs, and performs phlebotomy, injections, and specimen collection when applicable and as directed by a provider. The Medical Assistant provides patient education as directed, relays messages, supports a safe and healthy work environment, and represents the office professionally. The position involves courteous and cooperative service to internal and external customers, participation in team and professional development activities, attendance at required meetings, and compliance with HIPAA requirements. Employees are expected to demonstrate Women’s Care’s mission and core values. Other duties may be assigned.

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 an honorable discharge is required for eligibility for employment and 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 and interact professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal personnel, providers, outside organizations, patients, and patients’ family members.
Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work effectively with the groups listed.
Ability to use a computer and enter data in 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 credential, or ability to obtain certification 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.
Experience working in OB/GYN or primary care.
Experience with eCW electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for office visits, examinations, treatments, procedures, and testing, and assist providers as needed.
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 history, health maintenance information, and chief complaints.
Measure, record, and document vital signs.
Where 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 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 activities and professional development activities and 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.