Medical Assistant 2, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology MCI, $3000 Bonus, FT, 8:30A-5P

Baptist Health South Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Miami is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and provide compassionate patient care. Responsibilities include vital sign measurements, patient rooming, and assisting with examinations. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to quality care.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Bilingual encouraged

Qualifications

• Must have at least one of the required licenses/certifications (MA, CNA, LPN, EMT, Paramedic).
• Bilingual preferred; knowledge of Medical Terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients, measures vital signs.
• Mentors and trains new medical assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Compassionate demeanor

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

Job description

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $3,000
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 25 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 45 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact - because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

Description:
Works under the clinical supervision of the practice physician(s) and clinic supervisor/manager and is responsible for assisting the physicians in the practice. Assists in examination and treatment of patients, rooms patients and obtains information, measures vital signs (i.e.: pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximeter, pain level, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts/Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Also collects and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. Serves as a mentor and helps train new medical assistants regularly and consistently. Estimated pay range for this position is $19.15 - $24.90 / hour depending on experience.Qualifications:

Degrees:

• High School Diploma, Certification of Completion, GED, Training, Experience.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Paramedic.
• AAMA Certified Medical Assistant.
• Emergency Medical Technician.
• Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Basic Life Support.
• Registered Medical Assistant.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must have at least one of the above required licenses/certifications (MA, CNA, LPN, EMT, Paramedic).
• Medical Assistants with a Certificate or Diploma of Completion of a Medical Assistant training program hired after 7/1/16 will have up to 6 months from start of employment with BHSF to obtain Medical Assistant Certification.
• Effective 11/3/17, a Foreign Medical Doctor with a Foreign Medical Doctor Diploma will no longer be qualified to be hired in the Medical Assistant role.
• BLS required for all.
• For Primary Care Practices, EKG and Phlebotomy Certifications are also required for employees with the CNA license only.
• CNA, LPN, EMT license must be from Florida.
• Must be a professional, organized detail-oriented team player with effective interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Possesses compassionate demeanor, excellent customer service skills and high ethical standards.
• HIPAA/OSHA compliance required.
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment efficiently.
• Proficient in computer applications and typing skills.
• Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Health Care regulatory guidelines and Medical Terminology a plus.

Minimum Required Experience:

EOE, including disability/vets