Medical Assistant Position Available In Broward, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Medical Assistant position at Pinnacle Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL involves direct patient care, preparing examination rooms, administering injections, and maintaining medical records. Requirements include one year of relevant experience and active certification. The job offers a pay rate starting at $18.00 per hour for full-time or part-time positions, with benefits such as 401(k) matching and health insurance.
Job Description
Medical Assistant Pinnacle Healthcare System 2213 North University Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
JOB TITLE:
Medical Assistant
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Responsibilities include all back-office functions including direct patient relations, preparing patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs, preparing exam and treatment rooms with the necessary
SUPERVISOR
Office Manager
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO
1. Work at the medical assistant desk/area, greet and communicate with patients and providers. 2. Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs. 3. Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and/or supplies 4. Properly cleaning and disinfecting all areas in compliance with OSHA regulations. 5. Prepare and perform injections, lab testing and phlebotomy. 6. Assist physicians/providers in preparing for minor procedures and physicals. 7. Filing, printing, scanning, and retrieving medical records/files. 8. Copying, scanning, and faxing duties. 9. Entering charges, payments, and balancing the day in the system. 10. Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook. 11. Perform other duties as required. 12. Must read, understand, and adhere to all Pinnacle Healthcare System policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of basic office equipment including copier, fax machine, telephone system and computer. 2. Skill in dealing with interpersonal issues and customer relations. 3. Ability to handle multiple priorities at once with minimal supervision. 4. Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions. 5. Ability to organize and communicate clearly 6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information. 7. Ability to work in a changing environment while maintaining excellent customer service skills. 8. Ability to have compassion towards diverse patient population
EXPERIENCE
• One year of applicable medical assistant experience in a patient care setting
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE
• Active RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA or MCRMA certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORKING CONDITIONS, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manual Dexterity, hand-eye coordination Full range of body motion to maneuver weight of patients Stand, Walk for prolonged periods of time Sitting for prolonged periods of time Repetitive arm/hand movements Reaching, bending, stooping kneeling, crawling Push/pull weight up to 20 lbs. Carry up to 20 lbs. Hear alarms/telephones etc. Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals, detergents Exposure to communicable diseases Exposure to blood borne pathogens Ability to work under stress, or in emergency situations
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Cardiology Internal Medicine Primary Care Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location:
In person
