Compassionate Medical Assistant, Primary Care

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide basic patient care following established standards. The role focuses on patient flow, coordinating exam rooms, and supporting providers in procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant program, MA certification, or equivalent experience, with BLS certification and solid communication skills. This on-site position offers a stable schedule in Naples, FL.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant or practical nursing training program with documented clinical practicum hours; OR Medical Assistant certification; OR a minimum of one-year experience performing above duties in a medical office setting or medical capacity.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Verified ability to take accurate patient vital signs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively articulate and explain required information to patients.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD9 codes.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows
• Knowledge of basic and specialty specific medical terminology.
• Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions while maintaining a professional demeanor and control.

Responsabilités

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, which may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow.
• Escorting patients to exam/procedure rooms. Observes, records and reports patient observations and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers.
• Assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
• Collecting patient history including current medications, allergies, symptoms, etc.
• Provide patient care as directed by the provider; this may include screenings, treatments in accordance with established standards.
• Assisting providers with various procedures as needed.
• Documents in the Electronic Medical Record and relays information/instructions to patient/family. Documents all interventions, phone calls, patient/family responses, medication dispensed or prescribed, hospital data.
• Answering patient phone calls and messages, acting as a communication liaison between the patient and provider.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include filing or sending medical records to a patient or referral provider, appointment scheduling.
• Collection and handling of lab specimens following established standards and practices. Adhere to infection control safety guidelines, maintaining equipment, instruments, and stock supplies.
• Utilizes electronic referrals process to complete requested physician referrals to NCHMD specialists and ancillary services.

Connaissances

Vital signs

Communication

Medical terminology

CPT/ICD9 knowledge

Microsoft Word

Medical office experience

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or practical nursing training

Medical Assistant certification

One year medical office experience

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Description du poste

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide basic patient care following established standards. The role focuses on patient flow, coordinating exam rooms, and supporting providers in procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant program, MA certification, or equivalent experience, with BLS certification and solid communication skills. This on-site position offers a stable schedule in Naples, FL.