Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Community Medical Group - 2.8 Auburndale, FL Job Details Full-time $20 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications Employee relationship building Clinic experience High school diploma or GED Medical assisting Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Summary Medical Assistants work alongside physicians and perform services in accordance with the physician's orders. Medical assistants are trained to perform administrative as well as clinical duties under the supervision of the center administrator and attending physician. Duties and Responsibilities Obtains and records patient medical history and personal data. Assesses patients on initial visit and each follow up visit. Takes and records vital signs, blood pressure, temperature and respiration on each visit. Prepares patients for examination. Assists physician with patient examinations. Explains physician instructions if needed. Prepares and administer medications as directed by the physician. Administers venipuncture. Provides service in accordance with reimbursement, ethical and legal guidelines. Informs the physician and other related personnel of changes in the patient's needs and/or physical changes. Monitors refrigerator temperatures for vaccines. Assures all medications and sharps are properly stored and locked at all times as per AHCA regulations. Monitors medication expiration dates. Works closely with physicians to assure patient's HEDIS measures are being met. Writes daily notes according to the Federal and State guidelines. Communicates with the physician regarding patient's status, obtaining additional orders if necessary. Assumes responsibilities for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her knowledge through educational programs, attendance to workshops and conferences to keep all certifications up to date. Observes confidentiality and safeguards on all patient-related information and medical facility operational data. Completes order status and immunization records. Performs phlebotomist duties such as, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens. Ensures that all

HIPAA/OSHA

standards are in compliance. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education/Experience:

Must have High school diploma or equivalent. Must hold a medical assistant certification from an accredited organization. Phlebotomy certification preferred. Prior experience in a clinical setting. MS Office programs experience.

Skills:

Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Ability to work with individuals within and outside the organization, in professional and courteous manner. Must develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Strong ability to use independent judgment and initiative. Organized and able to manage competing priorities. Resourcefulness in problem solving. Actively look for ways to help people. Strong written and verbal communications skills Knowledge of medical terminology Must be extremely detail oriented. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of EHR Bilingual skills preferred (English/Spanish or English/Creole) Must develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.