Medical Assistant

chenmed; South Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits program

Job summary

ChenMed in Florida is hiring a Care Promoter 1, Float — an unlicensed medical professional cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep our medical centers running smoothly. You will support physician-led care teams in delivering high-quality primary care across a defined patient population.

The role involves taking vital signs, coordinating with clinicians, assisting exams, collecting specimens, administering medications, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant, EMT or Paramedic program.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.
• Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record patient vital signs and medical history.
• Assist physicians during examinations and explain procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for exams and support routine screening tests.
• Collect lab specimens and perform basic waived tests.
• Administer medications and manage dressings under physician supervision.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to OSHA safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Ability to travel to local centers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of Medical Assistant/EMT/Paramedic program

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Experience with geriatric patients

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're unique. You should be, too. We're changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We're different than most primary care providers. We're rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

The Care Promoter 1, Float is an unlicensed medical professional cross-trained to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical centers running smoothly.

The duties of Care Promoter1, Float vary from setting to setting, depending on the size, location and type. In addition to administrative duties, Care Promoters perform clinical duties under direct physician supervision in accordance with state medical practice acts. The Care Promoter1, Float supports our Physician-lead Care Teams that are focused on providing excellent and comprehensive primary care for a specific population of patients.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Measures and records patient vital signs; records patient interview and medical history.
• Catalogs and communicates patient needs to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patient.
• Observes patients and reports any changes in patient conditions to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
• Perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions. Collects phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic waived lab tests.
• Prepares and administers medications; changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures; uses CPR skills when necessary, all under physician supervision.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments; practices OSHA safety standards; performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Processes patient phone messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as appropriate; calls patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for the physician.
• Upon physician approval and authorization, calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy. Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology; and follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct; authorized individuals will use the ChenMed Rx system to support physician medication dispensing.
• Provides health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices. Follows up with coached patients via weekly calls.
• Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager's discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a heart of compassion and empathy towards our patients and families
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, time management skills and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate and partner with team members, including physicians ,other clinicians, leaders, and staff
• Mindset focused on resolving problems for patients and achieving team goals
• Skilled in basic phone and computer operation
• Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
• Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software
• Ability and willingness to travel to local centers as needed for coverage
• Spoken and written fluency in English
• Flexible to work evening, weekends and/or holidays as needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA

• High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) required
• Graduation from a nationally accredited Program in one of the following is required: Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician Program, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic
• A minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, EMT or Paramedic required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required
• Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus
• EMR system experience preferred

PAY RANGE

$17.0 - $24.26 Hourly The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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