Medical Assistant, ACC Primary Care Practice, Full-Time, Day Shift 10AM-6:30PM, Mon - Fri

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing essential support in both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care. The Medical Assistant will assist healthcare providers with examinations, manage patient records, and perform various clerical tasks. With a commitment to compassion and excellence, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to contribute to a team that values respect and expertise, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Medical Assistant school is required.
• Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and Case Managers in patient examination and treatment.
• Perform administrative duties including scheduling appointments and handling records.
• Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical History Taking

Basic Laboratory Tests

Clerical Tasks

Communication Skills

Education

Graduation from an approved Medical Assistant school

Tools

Computer Applications

Job description

Department: ACC Primary Care Practice

Address: 1611 NW 12 Ave, Miami, FL 33136

Shift Details: Full-Time, Day Shift 10AM-6:30PM, Mon - Fri

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Summary

Medical Assistant performs specialized work in inpatient or ambulatory care settings. Emphasis of the work is on assisting providers, nurse managers, and Case Managers in the examination and treatment of patients and performing a variety of related clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

1. Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to): Using computer applications; answering telephones; welcoming patients; updating and filing patient medical records; coding and filling out insurance forms; scheduling appointments; arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services; handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping.
2. Clinical Duties (may include, but not limited to): Taking medical histories; preparing patients for examination; assisting the physician during exams and certain procedures; collecting and preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests; drawing blood; taking electrocardiograms; may perform other advanced clinical duties under direction and supervision of a nurse or a physician, as needed based on assigned unit.
3. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise).
4. Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

Graduation from an approved Medical Assistant school is required.

Credentials

Preferred: Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologies.

Required: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers upon hire, with at least 6 months validity and ongoing maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.