Medical Assistant

Florida Health Care Plans; St. Augustine South (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Health Care Plans seeks a Medical Assistant for our Primary Care Practice Management team. This full-time role involves direct patient care, vital signs, and procedures under supervision, along with clerical tasks and participation in education and quality programs.

The ideal candidate will have completed an MA program or have one year of MA experience, plus MA certification within a year and CPR certification. Strong English communication and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or at least 1 year of MA experience in a medical practice.
• Current certification or the ability to obtain certification within 1 year through CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NRCMA (NAHP), NCMA (NCCT), or CCMA (NHA).
• Current Professional Rescuer CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including vital signs, procedures and treatments under supervision of a licensed physician and Practice Manager.
• Perform assigned clerical duties and maintain department education and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate professional conduct under stress.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Typing 20 wpm

Scribing experience

Education

Medical Assistant program

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

CPR certification (AHA or Red Cross)

Job description

Medical Assistant

Practice Management - Primary Care

Full-time

1st shift

Monday- Friday 8am-5pm

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant performs 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

• 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.