Medical Assistant

CenterWell Home Health • Safety Harbor, FL

151d • $40,000 - $52,300

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer support assignments. Typically works on semi-routine assignments. The Medical Assistant performs clinical duties such as discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, medication/vaccine administration, phlebotomy, collecting specimens, performing diagnostic screening tests, sterilizing/cleaning equipment, maintaining examination rooms, and documenting information into the electronic medical records system. Collaborates closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction. Follows standard policies and procedures that allow opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.

Requirements

• Successful completion of MA school/training program or a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or 5+ years of experience and approval from Provider.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR Certified.

Nice To Haves

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
• Medication/vaccine administration experience.
• 1+ years MA experience.
• Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as discussing symptoms and obtaining vital signs.
• Administer medications and vaccines.
• Conduct phlebotomy and collect specimens.
• Perform diagnostic screening tests.
• Sterilize and clean equipment.
• Maintain examination rooms.
• Document information into the electronic medical records system.
• Collaborate closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED