Medical Assistant (75141)

Women's Care•Winter Park, FL

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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 to patients according to established standards and practices. The role prepares patients for office visits and assists patients and family members before, during, and after visits. It also supports providers with examinations, treatments, procedures, and testing; maintains patient-care areas and instruments; records patient information; and provides patient education as directed by providers. The Medical Assistant contributes to a safe, professional, and compliant work environment, participates in team and professional development activities, and demonstrates Women’s Care’s mission and values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Florida positions, 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 MA certification.
For Florida positions, be a Certified Medical Assistant or able to obtain certification within the first 120 days of employment.
Current CPR and/or BLS certification preferred or ability to obtain it within 30 days of employment through Women’s Care training.
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 listed groups.
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.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant certification (Florida positions), or ability to obtain it within the first 120 days of employment.
Current CPR and/or BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of employment via Women’s Care training.
Experience working in OBGYN or Primary Care.
Experience with eCW electronic medical records application.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during treatments, procedures, examinations, and testing.
Assist patients and family members before, during, and after doctor visits.
Prepare, restock, and sterilize examination rooms, procedure rooms, laboratory areas, and other patient-care areas in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Record patients’ medical histories, health maintenance information, and chief complaints.
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 activities 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.