Medical Assistant - Primary Care - FT - Days - $2,500 Sign on Bonus - Dania Beach
About The Position
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office. Responsibilities: Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care provided. Provides discharge instructions and follows-up with patient as needed. Recognizes and seeks help in emergent situations.Reviews patient charts to ensure imaging is available and all pertinent information to maximize appointment.Follow-up on reported issues and assists with service recovery.Under the supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments. Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, height and weight, takes brief history on current illness or injury, current medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information as appropriate.Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application and procedural tray/room set-up.Activates of My Chart Accounts where appropriate. Ensures Telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments and trouble shoots as needed.Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning/disinfection per protocol, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.Manages and facilitates all in-basket messages and patient phone calls.Round with patients in practice to ensure Excellent Patient Experience is met.Reviews/Documents Social Determinants. Provides education/resources as needed.
Requirements
- Accredited Program: Medical Assistant (Required)
- BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Fingerprint Screen (FINGERPRNT) - Florida Department of Childrens & Family (DCF)
- Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- No prior work experience required.
- Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Level II Criminal History record check.
- Can be graduate of an accredited EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or MA (Medical Assistant) Diploma program, possess Medical Assistant Registration or Medical Assistant Certification; or; or have six (6) months of patient care experience.
- Six (6) months of patient care experience in lieu of graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program.
Responsibilities
- Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
- Documents patient care provided.
- Provides discharge instructions and follows-up with patient as needed.
- Recognizes and seeks help in emergent situations.
- Reviews patient charts to ensure imaging is available and all pertinent information to maximize appointment.
- Follow-up on reported issues and assists with service recovery.
- Under the supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
- Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, height and weight, takes brief history on current illness or injury, current medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information as appropriate.
- Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application and procedural tray/room set-up.
- Activates of My Chart Accounts where appropriate.
- Ensures Telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments and trouble shoots as needed.
- Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
- Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning/disinfection per protocol, and troubleshooting.
- Maintains examination areas.
- Manages and facilitates all in-basket messages and patient phone calls.
- Round with patients in practice to ensure Excellent Patient Experience is met.
- Reviews/Documents Social Determinants.
- Provides education/resources as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
