Medical Assistant

Florida-Health-Care-Plans; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Health Care Plans seeks a Medical Assistant to perform direct patient care including vital signs, procedures and treatments under supervision of a licensed Physician and Practice Manager.

Responsibilities include clerical duties, department education participation, and quality improvement activities while maintaining patient confidentiality and professional conduct in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited school or one year previous Medical Assistant experience in a medical practice required.
• Current certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment through CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NRCMA (NAHP), NCMA (NCCT), or CCMA (NHA) required.
• Current Professional Rescuer CPR Certification (AHA/Red Cross) or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment required.
• Ability to provide care as evidenced by schooling or experience for patient as assigned.
• MED/SURG - Adult and geriatric patients in Primary Care Suites or Specialty Unit.
• PEDIATRICS - In Primary Care Suites or Specialty.
• Ability to type twenty (20) words per minute (wpm) is required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Clear English communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to remain professional when working under stressful situations.
• Scribing experience a plus.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive to various facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs, procedures and treatments under supervision of a licensed Physician and Practice Manager.
• Perform assigned clerical duties and participate in department education and quality improvement programs.

Skills

Typing 20 wpm

Customer service

English communication

Professionalism under pressure

Scribing experience (nice to have)

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

MA certification within 1 year (CMA/RMA/NAHP/NCMA/CCMA)

CPR certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

1 year MA experience in medical practice

Job description

The Medical Assistant preforms direct patient care including vital signs, procedures and treatments under the supervision and direction of a licensed Physician and Practice Manager. Job responsibilities include: performing assigned clerical duties, maintaining and cooperating in department specific education, and quality improvement programs. Demonstrates a professional and caring image at all times while maintaining patient confidentiality. Adheres to the Florida Health Care Plans Policy and Procedures, practicing only within scope of education, training and/or experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, skills and experience:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited school or one year previous Medical Assistant experience in a medical practice required.
• Current certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment through one of the following programs required: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NRCMA (NAHP), NCMA (NCCT), or CCMA (NHA).
• Current Professional Rescuer CPR Certification (only acceptable programs are American Heart Association and the American Red Cross) or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment required.
• Ability to provide care as evidenced by schooling or experience for patient as assigned.
• MED/SURG - Adult and geriatric patients in Primary Care Suites or Specialty Unit.
• PEDIATRICS- In Primary Care Suites or Specialty.
• Ability to type twenty (20) words per minute (wpm) is required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Clear English communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to remain professional when working under stressful situations.
• Scribing experience a plus.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive to various facilities as needed.