Medical Assistant - Urgent Care - Per Diem - Days - Pembroke Pines
About The Position
The Medical Assistant performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned area or office. Under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse, the role assists with patient assessments and treatments, monitors and documents patient information and care, and supports patient service and safety. The position also performs basic diagnostic procedures, specimen collection, and office support tasks; maintains examination areas, equipment, and supplies; and helps facilitate in-person and telehealth appointments. For Physician Practices (MPG, MPC, and UCC), the employee must be willing to travel to other locations based on business needs; mileage reimbursement is provided. The work requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. No prior work experience is required, though candidates must meet one of the stated education or experience pathways.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or Medical Assistant diploma program, possess Medical Assistant registration or certification, or have six months of patient care experience.
- BLS credential from an accepted provider or program: American Heart Association BLS e-card, American Heart Association BLS RQI e-card, American Heart Association non-e-card certification, Grace employee credential grace period, or Red Cross BLS certification.
- Critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- For Physician Practices (MPG, MPC, and UCC), willingness to travel to other locations based on business needs.
Responsibilities
- Follow up on reported issues and assist with service recovery.
- Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition; document care provided; provide discharge instructions and follow up with patients as needed.
- Recognize emergent situations and seek help.
- Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application, and procedural tray or room setup.
- Perform assigned administrative and clerical duties, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
- Round with patients to help ensure an excellent patient experience.
- Maintain equipment and medical supplies by reordering, stocking, cleaning and disinfecting according to protocol, and troubleshooting; maintain examination areas.
- Review patient charts to ensure imaging and pertinent information are available for appointments.
- Review and document social determinants and provide education and resources as needed.
- Under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse, assist with patient assessments and treatments.
- Obtain and accurately document vital signs, height and weight, brief history of the current illness or injury, current medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information as appropriate.
- Activate MyChart accounts and ensure telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments, troubleshooting as needed.
- Manage and facilitate in-basket messages and patient phone calls.
- Travel to other Physician Practice locations as business needs require.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement for travel between Physician Practice locations, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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