Immunology Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

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

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System seeks a Medical Assistant to support examinations and routine patient care under physician supervision. You will perform clinical tasks and handle essential administrative duties to keep patient flow smooth.

Responsibilities include answering calls, preparing medications and immunizations, documenting visits, coordinating lab orders, and assisting with patient education. Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred, with a focus on quality care in a busy Miami

Qualifications

• Proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Nursing Degree: ASN, BSN.
• LPN license from Florida - active.
• Paramedic or EMT license from Florida - active.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification - active.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (FL) (except primary care sites).

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones, routes calls, takes and relays messages.
• Prepares and administers medications to patients as directed by provider.
• Immunizations to patients as directed by provider.
• Communicates changes in patient conditions to clinicians and physicians.
• Maintains medical record charts and completes charting.
• Gathers data and prepares reports for provider approval.
• Assists with billing, claims, and patient payment inquiries.
• Enters orders for lab, x-ray and prescriptions in EMR.
• Prepares for patient visits by organizing charts and notifying staff.
• Schedules appointments and obtains required authorizations.
• Processes medical documentation for office visits and follow-ups.
• Serves as receptionist for check-in and co-pays.
• Maintains supplies and inventories.
• Supports patient education and care coordination.

Skills

Fluent English and Spanish

Patient management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant program graduation

Nursing Degree (ASN/BSN)

LPN license (FL)

EMT/Paramedic license (FL)

Medical Assistant Certification

CNA certification (FL)

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System seeks a Medical Assistant to support examinations and routine patient care under physician supervision. You will perform clinical tasks and handle essential administrative duties to keep patient flow smooth.

Responsibilities include answering calls, preparing medications and immunizations, documenting visits, coordinating lab orders, and assisting with patient education. Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred, with a focus on quality care in a busy Miami