Full Time Medical Assistant Position Available In St. Lucie, Florida

Full Time Medical Assistant Michael A Garvin DPM Port Saint Lucie, FL Job Details Full-time From $17 an hour 14 hours ago Qualifications Anatomy knowledge Vital signs Medication administration Inventory control EHR systems ICD coding Intake Physiology knowledge Patient service Medical administrative support Basic life support Attention to detail Patient care Medical assisting 1 year Medical terminology Communication skills Hospital experience Entry level Full Job Description Podiatric practice needs an experienced personable medical assistant. Must have at least one year medical assistant experience. Must be detail oriented. Will train. This position requires some extended work hours

Duties:

• Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Entering data accurately into the EHR.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care provider during examinations; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; preparing patients for x-rays; changing dressings.
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.

Skills/Qualifications:

Clinical Skills, Creating a

Safe, Effective Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Procedural Skills, Documentation Skills, Verbal Communication, Inventory Control, Dependability, Medical Teamwork Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

Multiple locations