Medical Assistant Position Available In Duval, Florida

Medical Assistant Pediatric Associates at Argyle PA 8351 Westport Road, Jacksonville, FL 32244

Job Description:

Medical Assistant (Revised 07/2019)

Job Title:

Medical assistant

Summary:

Assist the physicians and nurse with the care of patients in each office. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ensure a patient-centered environment. Answer phones as needed. Prepare rooms for the day. Escort patients to room; prepare patients for examinations. Record height/weight and blood pressure for well visit; chart and graph findings in EHR. Ask parent or patient about chief complaint and document. Prepare for upcoming patient visits with proper paperwork, if necessary for the visit. Perform vision and hearing screening as necessary. Assist doctors as needed with sick visits, as well as well-child visits, school or camp physicals, and paperwork preparation as needed. Clean and restock rooms and equipment. Assist as needed with securing referrals and making specialist or test appointments. Relay messages as may be required by physicians. Assist at front desk as necessary with phones and filing. Obtain blood samples if certified by finger stick or venipuncture. Prepare for urine culture and analysis. Prepare for and run strep tests and all other laboratory tests. Assist doctor and nurses with procedures. Copy charts and reports as needed. Record immunizations in EHR for upload in to Florida Shots. Order and stock supplies. Scan and file nurse and visit notes. Responsible for the upkeep and security of laptops and any other equipment. Keep clean surrounding common work areas, waiting room, and lavatories. Participating in quality improvement work. Miscellaneous as requested. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience High school diploma or vocational / technical / general education degree; related work experience. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one- on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or control; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxins or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock, radiation, and exposure to infectious diseases. The noise level in this environment is usually moderate.

Reports to:

Clinic supervisor, manager, administrator

Salary Classification:

Hourly, nonexempt I understand this job description and its requirements. Furthermore, I understand this is not exclusive of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned or are necessary for the practice’s success. The job description in no way constitutes an employment agreement. ______________________________ __________________ Signature Date (Document adapted from AAP website as created by Somerset Pediatric Group, 2008)

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

Pediatrics Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends Ability to

Commute:

Jacksonville, FL 32244 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Jacksonville, FL 32244: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person