Day Shift Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin Support

Nicklaus Children's; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nicklaus Children’s in Davie, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support examinations and patient care under physician direction. The role includes performing administrative duties and assisting with clinical tasks to ensure smooth patient flow.

It requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent licensure (LPN/EMT/paramedic) and active certification; bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.

Formación

• Proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Nursing Degree: ASN, BSN
• LPN license from Florida must maintain certification active and in good standing throughout employment
• Paramedic or EMT license from Florida must maintain certification active and in good standing throughout employment
• Current Medical Assistant Certification: must maintain certification active and in good standing throughout employment
• Certified Nursing Assistant (excluded in primary care sites) from Florida

Responsabilidades

• Answers telephones, routes calls, takes, and relays accurate phone messages.
• Prepares and administers medications to patients as directed by provider.
• For primary care Medical Assistants; prepares and administers immunizations to patients as directed by provider.
• Communicates all significant changes in patient conditions or behavior to clinicians and physicians.
• Ensures all medical record/patient charts contains necessary documentation for medical appointments. Completes charting, collects, and distributes medical record documents related to patient.
• Gathers data for reports and material as needed; may prepare reports for provider approval.
• Maintains/prepares billing charges and reconciliation, assists in completing claims forms, and answers patient questions in reference to payment status.
• Runs reports for credit cards, super bills, and deposits; prepares deposit timelines.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and patient rooms.
• Operates and maintains equipment in proper working condition; ensures supplies/inventory are maintained.
• Performs and documents vital signs and measurements; provides patient/family education.
• Assists physician with procedures and patient transport; collects specimens and distributes to laboratory.
• Prepares for patient visits by preparing/pulling charts, printing super bills, and informing physician of schedule changes.
• Schedules appointments, verifies authorizations; processes documentation for visits.

Conocimientos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent patient management

Strong communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Educación

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

ASN/BSN Nursing degree

LPN license from Florida

Paramedic or EMT license (Florida)

Current Medical Assistant Certification

CNA certification (excluded in primary care sites)

Descripción del empleo

Nicklaus Children’s in Davie, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support examinations and patient care under physician direction. The role includes performing administrative duties and assisting with clinical tasks to ensure smooth patient flow.

It requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent licensure (LPN/EMT/paramedic) and active certification; bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.