Medical Assistant, On Call, Variable Shifts

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs specialized work in inpatient or ambulatory care settings, assisting providers, nurse managers, and Case Managers with patient examinations and treatment, as well as completing related clerical tasks. The position is at UHealth Jackson Urgent Care Doral in Miami, Florida, and is listed as on call with variable shifts. The role may include administrative duties such as using computer applications, answering telephones, welcoming patients, maintaining medical records, completing insurance forms, scheduling appointments, arranging admissions and laboratory services, and handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping. Clinical duties may include taking medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, assisting physicians during examinations and certain procedures, collecting and preparing specimens, performing basic laboratory tests, drawing blood, and taking electrocardiograms. Other advanced clinical duties may be performed under the direction and supervision of a nurse or physician, as needed based on the assigned unit. The Medical Assistant demonstrates service excellence and CARE values—Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise—and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved Medical Assistant school is required.
Generally, 0 to 3 years of related experience is required.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
Must meet and maintain unit-specific and organizational skills and competencies, certifications, and licensures required by the clinical area.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire, with at least six months of validity, and must be maintained at Jackson Health System for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologies is preferred.
Additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire.

Responsibilities

Use computer applications and answer telephones.
Welcome patients.
Update and file patient medical records.
Code and complete insurance forms.
Schedule appointments.
Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services.
Handle correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping.
Take medical histories and prepare patients for examinations.
Assist physicians during examinations and certain procedures.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests.
Draw blood and take electrocardiograms.
Perform other advanced clinical duties under the direction and supervision of a nurse or physician, as needed based on the assigned unit.
Demonstrate behaviors of service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform all other related job duties as assigned.