Medical Assistant

Women's Care•Largo, FL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides professional clinical care for patients according to established standards and practices. The role prepares patients for office visits and assists patients and family members before, during, and after a doctor’s visit. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations and assists providers with treatments, procedures, examinations, and testing. The position also helps maintain patient care areas and supports communication and patient education as directed by providers. Women’s Care is a women’s healthcare group founded in 1998, with more than 100 locations and over 400 OB/GYNs and specialists. Its services include obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, gynecologic pathology, breast surgery, genetic counseling, maternal fetal medicine, laboratory services, and fertility. Employees are expected to embody the organization’s mission and values and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Florida positions, be a graduate of a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or have served in the Armed Forces as a Medical Technician with an honorable discharge to be eligible for employment and 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 communicate professionally and effectively, in writing and verbally, with internal personnel, providers, personnel from 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; eCW is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Dependable, reliable, and punctual.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant certification, or the ability to obtain it within the first 120 days of employment.
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 OB/GYN or primary care.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during treatments, procedures, examinations, and testing.
Prepare, restock, and sterilize examination rooms, procedure rooms, laboratory areas, and other patient care areas according to established policies and procedures.
Record patients’ medical histories, health maintenance information, and chief complaints.
Measure, record, and document vital signs.
Where applicable and as directed by the 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 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.