Medical Assistant

MyCare Medical; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

MyCare Medical in Florida seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering healthcare services. You will record patient data, prepare for examinations, and perform tests such as EKGs and venipunctures, while assisting with injections and minor procedures.

Maintain clean, stocked rooms and ensure accurate documentation. The ideal candidate has an MA certification and solid clinical skills, including basic venipuncture techniques and medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Requires Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent experience with direct patient contact
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and safe work practices in a clinical setting
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Identify patients’ chief complaints and record observations in the medical record
• Administer routine tests and prepare patients for examinations
• Perform vital signs and vision tests; document results
• Conduct tests and procedures such as EKGs, venipunctures, and urinalysis
• Assist physicians with injections, wound care, minor procedures, and pelvic exams
• Maintain sterile equipment and stock rooms; manage inventory
• Transcribe orders and communicate with pharmacies; follow up on messages
• Notify patients of changes ordered by physicians; manage patient flow
• Triage patients and assist more than one physician as needed
• Comply with HIPAA and OSHA policies

Skills

Patient communication

Basic venipuncture techniques

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant, under medical supervision, assists physicians in the delivery of healthcare services.

Job Responsibilit

• Identify patients’ chief complaints and record observations in patient’s permanent medical record. Communicate to physician abnormal lab results
• Assist patients in completing medical history forms and prepare patients for examinations & treatment by physician. Document all phone calls with patients. Return completed patient file to designated area
• Perform height, weight, vital sign, and vision tests, recording them in the medical record
• Conduct tests and procedures as directed, such as EKGs, non-stress tests, spirometer, venipunctures, skin punctures, strep screen, glucometer, and urine tests.
• Assist health service providers with treatments and examinations of patients such as injections, wound care, pelvic exams, minor surgery, and IUD insertions; assist in the identification of psychosocial needs and consult with the health service provider.
• Clean and sterilize equipment, stock patient rooms and labs with appropriate supplies. Maintain medical supply inventory.
• Transcribe doctors’ orders and prepare appropriate requisitions, forms, and calls to pharmacy. Daily follow up of pharmacy messages.
• Notify patient of any change ordered by the physician.
• Maintain patient flow after check-in. Prioritize walk-in versus appointment based on conversation with patient.
• Perform triage on patient as soon as chart is ready.
• May assist more than one physician at a time.
• Comply with office policy and procedure, OSHA Standards and HIPAA Privacy Regulations as stated in HIPAA Policy and Procedure Manual.

Job Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate issued by an accredited institution OR
• One (1) year of experience working in a health care setting that includes direct patient contact OR
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required
• Basic medical terminology, basic arithmetic, safe vein puncture techniques, and safe work practices in a clinic setting

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurances
  • FSA and Life Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Advocacy, Travel Assistance, and My Secure Advantage