Medical Assistant

Women's Care•Fleming Island, FL

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides professional clinical care for patients in accordance with established standards and practices. The role prepares patients for office visits, supports patients and their family members before, during, and after visits, and assists providers with examinations, treatments, procedures, and testing. The Medical Assistant also maintains patient-care areas and instruments, documents patient information, performs clinical tasks as directed by providers, and contributes to a safe, professional, and compliant workplace. The position supports Women’s Care, a women’s healthcare group founded in 1998 with more than 100 locations and over 400 OB/GYNs and specialists. The organization provides care across obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, gynecologic pathology, breast surgery, genetic counseling, maternal fetal medicine, laboratory services, and fertility.

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 interact and communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal personnel, providers, personnel of outside organizations, patients, and family members.
Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work effectively with the people and groups noted above.
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.
Dependability, reliability, and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination and assist providers with 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, the lab area, and other patient-care areas according to established policies and procedures.
Record patients’ medical history, health maintenance information, and chief complaint.
Measure, record, and document vital signs.
Where applicable and as directed by the provider, perform phlebotomy, injections, and other specimen collection.
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.
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.