Medical Assistant (75140)

Women's Care•Largo, FL

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About The Position

Women’s Care is a women’s healthcare group providing services across more than 100 locations. The Medical Assistant provides professional clinical care according to established standards and practices, supporting patients and their families before, during, and after office visits. The role prepares patients for examinations and assists providers with treatments, procedures, examinations, and testing. It also supports the readiness and cleanliness of examination rooms, procedure rooms, laboratory areas, and other patient care areas. The Medical Assistant records patient histories, health maintenance information, and chief complaints; measures and documents vital signs; and, where applicable and as directed by a provider, performs phlebotomy, injections, and other specimen collection. The role provides patient information and instructions as directed by providers, relays messages, sterilizes instruments, and helps maintain a safe and compliant work environment. The Medical Assistant is expected to represent the office professionally, treat customers courteously, participate in team and professional development activities, attend required meetings, follow HIPAA rules, and embody Women’s Care’s mission and values. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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, outside organizations, patients, and patients’ family members.
Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work effectively with the groups listed above.
Ability to use a computer and enter data in an electronic medical records application.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Dependable, reliable, and punctual.
For Florida positions, eligibility to obtain Medical Assistant certification requires graduation from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or honorable discharge after serving in the Armed Forces as a Medical Technician.

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 certification through Women’s Care training within 30 days of employment.
Experience working in OB/GYN or primary care is a plus.
Experience with the eCW electronic medical records application is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for office visits and assist patients and family members before, during, and after provider visits.
Prepare patients for examinations 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 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 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.