GI Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System seeks a dedicated Nursing- Support professional to assist in examinations and patient care under physician direction. You will handle administrative duties, patient check-ins, and basic clinical tasks to support clinicians.

The role involves coordinating care, maintaining records, and communicating patient changes to the care team, while ensuring a clean, organized clinical environment and accurate billing support.

Qualifications

• American Heart Association BLS certification required or in good standing.
• At least one of: Medical Assistant program graduation, Medical Assistant Certification, LPN, or Nursing degree.
• Experience in physician office settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, route calls, and relay messages.
• Assist with medications/immunizations as directed by provider.
• Document changes in patient conditions and communicate with clinicians.
• Maintain medical records and prepare necessary documentation.
• Assist in scheduling appointments and obtaining authorizations.
• Handle billing inquiries, cashiering, and deposits.
• Enter lab/x-ray orders and prescriptions into EMR.
• Support patient education and ensure chart accuracy.
• Float to multiple Primary Care Centers as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Office experience

Phlebotomy

Patient service

Time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System seeks a dedicated Nursing- Support professional to assist in examinations and patient care under physician direction. You will handle administrative duties, patient check-ins, and basic clinical tasks to support clinicians.

The role involves coordinating care, maintaining records, and communicating patient changes to the care team, while ensuring a clean, organized clinical environment and accurate billing support.