Medical Assistant (75013)

Women's Care•Winter Park, FL

11d

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 according to established standards and practices. The role prepares patients for office visits and assists patients and family members before, during, and after visits, while supporting providers during examinations, treatments, procedures, and testing. The Medical Assistant maintains patient care areas and equipment, records patient information and vital signs, and performs phlebotomy, injections, or other specimen collection when applicable and directed by a provider. The role also provides patient information and instructions as directed, relays messages, and contributes to a safe, professional, courteous, and compliant care environment. Employees participate in team and professional development activities, attend required meetings, and embody Women’s Care’s mission and values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Florida positions, must 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 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, 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 aforementioned groups.
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 certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain it within the first 120 days of employment.
Current CPR and/or BLS certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain it within 30 days of employment through Women’s Care training.
Experience working in OB/GYN or primary care is a plus.
Experience with eCW electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination and assist providers during treatment, 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 history, health maintenance information, and chief complaint.
Measure, record, and document vital signs.
When 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.