Medical Assistant for SCOF

Medical Assistant for

SCOF PG FL, MN

& 1st Health Fort Pierce, FL Job Details Full-time $18.50 a year 3 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Direct patient care Maintaining an organized workspace Phone communication Patient assessment English Mid-level Patient interaction Patient charting Clean workspace maintenance Patient treatment Care coordination Working with individuals with language barriers Under 1 year Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing high quality patient care and assistance to the physician assigned to the office.

REPORTS TO

Office Manager/Physician Supervises :

N/A QUALIFICATIONS

Medical Assistant Certified Experience :

Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Medical Assistant 2 years experience preferred

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens, chemical hazards; may encounter radiation hazards

MENTAL DEMANDS

Requires constant and frequent judgment and response; occasionally in response to disasters or emergencies, actual events or drill. Requires English language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires high-level visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care assessment activities Requires the ability to move quickly in response to patient needs, to stand for long periods, occasional overhead and low reaching, and the ability to exert force of up to 50 lbs occasionally, up to 20 lbs frequently and/or up to 10 lbs constantly Patient care activities may require the ability to exert force up to 30 lbs constantly, up to 40 lbs occasionally and up to 100 lbs rarely

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTONS

Provide the highest quality of patient care Interview patients to obtain medical information and record in patients' medical records Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the Provider Explain treatment procedures, medications, and Provider's instructions to patients Help provider examine and treat patients Return voicemail messages left from patients regarding questions about visit or any other assistance they may need Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow team members Assist other employees in the performance of their assignments when necessary Perform other related duties as required and assigned

COMMUNICATION

Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers using a translator when necessary Documents information received from the patient and disseminates it to the appropriate people or areas Assists in maintaining and sharing information in order to ensure continuity of patient care through coordination of care provided by physician and support services