Medical Assistant – Alton Road – GI (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital; United States; Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nicklaus Children's Hospital seeks a Medical Assistant for the Alton Road GI clinic. The role supports physicians and clinicians, assists with patient care, and performs administrative duties to ensure smooth patient flow in a busy setting.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, processing specimens, scheduling tests, handling billing and deposits, and maintaining clean, organized patient areas while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Nursing degree: ASN, BSN, or Florida LPN/EMT license.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification; BLS required.
• Candidates without above may be considered with MA practice experience.
• Fluent in English; Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Answers telephones, routes calls, and relays messages.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by provider.
• Immunizations to patients as directed by provider (primary care MA).
• Maintains medical records and charts, collects and distributes documents.
• Gathers data and prepares reports for provider approval.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Spanish

Patient communication

Time management

Customer service

Multitasking

Formation

Accredited Medical Assistant program certificate

ASN/BSN or Florida LPN/EMT license

Medical Assistant Certification

Florida CNA certification

AHA BLS certification

Description du poste

Medical Assistant – Alton Road – GI (Full Time, Days)-302446

Description

Job Summary

Assists in examinations and treatment of patient’s care under the direction of the physician and/or clinician. Supports patient care management by performing various administrative functions.

Job Specific Duties

• Answers telephones, routes calls, takes, and relays accurate phone messages.
• Prepares and administers medications to patients as directed by provider.
• For primary care Medical Assistants; prepares and administers immunizations to patients as directed by provider.
• Communicates all significant changes in patient conditions or behavior to clinicians and physicians.
• Ensures all medical record/patient charts contains necessary documentation for medical appointments. Completes charting, collects, and distributes medical record documents related to patient.
• Gathers data for general information, special reports, contacting other employees, departments, agencies, and individuals for additional material. May prepare reports for provider approval.
• Maintains/prepares billing charge and reconciliation, assist in completing claims forms, and answers patient questions in reference to payment status.
• Runs reports for credit cards, super bills, and etc. Prepares final bookkeeping of assigned cash drawer and prepares and makes timely deposits.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and patient rooms.
• Operates and maintains equipment in proper working condition/order. Ensures medical supplies and inventory are maintained.
• Performs and documents vital signs and measurements. Provides and documents patient and family education.
• Assists physician with simple procedures and patient transport. Collects specimens and distributes to laboratory for results.
• Prepares for patient visits by preparing /pulling charts, printing super bills, and informing physician and other clinical staff of changes in schedule.
• Schedules appointments, diagnostic, therapeutic, verifies medical appointments, obtains and/or verify authorizations.
• Processes medical documentation for office visit and follow-up with patient when required.
• Serves as receptionist, conducts patient check-in, registration, collects fee for service/co-payments, and verifies referrals, insurance data, patient’s address & other pertinent information.
• Tracks all samples per policy before providing to patients to ensure proper coordination with physician orders or requests.
• Enters electronic order for lab, x-ray and medication/prescriptions for provider review and approval in electronic medical record.
• For primary care Medical Assistant: performs and manages labs as ordered by the medical doctor to ensure regulatory requirements.
• Process refills as directed by provider and written protocols.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Possess one of the following:
• Proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Nursing Degree: ASN, BSN
• LPN license from Florida – must maintain certification active and in good standing throughout employment
• Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license from Florida – must maintain certification active and in good standing throughout employment
• Current Medical Assistant Certification: must maintain certification active and in good standing throughout employment
• Certified Nursing Assistant (excluded in primary care sites) from Florida
• Candidates who do not possess one of the above eligible degrees, licenses or certification requirements may still be considered if they meet one of the below:
• Prior medical assistant experience in a physician practice and able to produce at least one of the above requirements within 6 months of hire
• Candidate possesses 25 years of experience of continuous medical assistant experience in a physician practice
• American Heart Association BLS – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of medical assistant experience preferred
• Fluent in both English and Spanish highly preferred.
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Excellent patient management, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• 1-2 years of physician office experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience coordinating clinical care for patients preferred.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills.
• Able to float to various Primary Care Centers while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high-quality service.
• Able to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Job

: Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Primary Location

: Florida-Miami-NCPS at Alton Road – Mt. Sinai

Department

: NCPS FCLTY ALTON ROAD-3100-473009

Shift

: Days

Job Status

: Full Time