Medical Assistant - Beach Clinic

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Beaches office. The full-time position offers medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus a 401K retirement plan. Schedule is Monday–Friday, with hours 7:30a–5:30p.

You will work with orthopedic physicians and assistants, handle charting, patient flow, and testing coordination, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Valid Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA CMA RMA CCMA NCMA) preferred.
• Valid CPR certification.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1–2 years Medical Assistant experience.
• Proficiency with triaging patient care issues.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinic.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and safety guidelines/regulations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with orthopedic physicians and physician assistants.
• Assist with clerical duties, forms, and charting.
• Check physician schedules and prepare charts for test results.
• Organize patient flow to keep physicians on schedule.
• Assist patients to exam rooms, obtain history, and conduct screenings.
• Record medical history, vital stats, and test results in records.
• Answer patient calls and provide physician-directed instructions.
• Document calls and prescription refills.
• Maintain clean exam rooms and instruments per infection control guidelines.
• Follow bio-hazardous waste standards.
• Restock exam rooms and manage medical supplies.
• Follow universal precautions during patient care.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.
• Complete forms and charting via clerical and computer duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

HIPAA knowledge

Computer proficiency

Triaging patient care issues

Education

Medical Assistant Certification preferred (AAMA CMA RMA CCMA NCMA)

CPR certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Medical Assistant - Beach Clinic

Full Time Beaches, Jacksonville Beach, FL, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1110

Salary Range: $18.00 To $21.00 Hourly

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team at the Beaches office. The position is full-time with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401K retirement plan.

Schedule: Monday- Friday

Hours: Can vary between 7:30a-5:30p

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with orthopedic physicians and physician assistants to coordinate the care and needs of patients.
• Assist with clerical duties such as completing forms and charting.
• Check physician schedules and prepare charts for needed test results.
• Organize patient flow to keep physician on schedule.
• Assist patients to exam room, collect patient history, and conduct screening per physician guidelines.
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Answer patient phone calls and give instructions at the direction of the physician.
• Document phone calls and prescription refills.
• Maintain clean exam rooms and instruments following infection control guidelines.
• Follow bio-hazardous waste standards.
• Restock exam rooms and maintain medical supplies.
• Follow universal precautions when assisting with patient care.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Clerical and computer duties are required to complete forms and charting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Valid Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA), CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA are preferred.
• Valid CPR certification.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1-2 years Medical Assistant experience.
• Proficiency with triaging patient care issues.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinic.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and safety guidelines/regulations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.Computer proficient.

Working Conditions

Fast paced orthopedic medical practice environment. Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking and sitting.
• Requires pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.
• Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients when required.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.