Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - FT - Days - $2,500 Sign on Bonus - Pembroke Road

Summary

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts to ensure imaging is available and all pertinent information to maximize appointment.
• Reviews/Documents Social Determinants. Provides education/resources as needed.
• Manages and facilitates all in-basket messages and patient phone calls.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application and procedural tray/room set-up.
• Follow-up on reported issues and assists with service recovery.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care provided. Provides discharge instructions and follows-up with patient as needed. Recognizes and seeks help in emergent situations.
• Round with patients in practice to ensure Excellent Patient Experience is met.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning/disinfection per protocol, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
• Activates My Chart Accounts where appropriate. Ensures Telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments and trouble shoots as needed.
• Under the supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, height and weight, takes brief history on current illness or injury, current medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information as appropriate.

Education and Certification Requirements

Accredited Program: Medical Assistant (Required). BLS certification through American Heart Association or Red Cross. Fingerprint Screen through Florida Department of Children and Families.

Additional Job Information

Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. No prior work experience required. Can be a graduate of an accredited EMT or MA Diploma program, possess Medical Assistant Registration or Medical Assistant Certification. Education equivalency: Six (6) months of patient care experience in lieu of graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Level II Criminal History record check. Must be willing to travel to other locations based on the needs of the business; mileage reimbursement is provided.