Medical Assistant Brain Inst. (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's; Homestead (FL); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, FL, is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Brain Institute Administration. The role assists with examinations and treatments, performs delegated clinical and clerical tasks, and supports frontline operations in a busy clinical setting.

The position requires a Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate with 5+ years of MA experience or a MA/Nursing degree with equivalent MA experience. BLS certification and bilingual English/Spanish are preferred.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate from an accredited program and at least 5 years of MA experience.
• Alternative: Medical Assistant/Nursing degree from an accredited program and at least 5 years MA experience.
• Active American Heart Association BLS in good standing throughout employment.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong communication, basic computer and math skills, and accuracy in patient data handling.

Responsabilités

• Assists with front desk coverage and contacts parents to explain EEG procedures and confirm appointments.
• Communicates significant changes in patient conditions to ARNP and physicians.
• Maintains clean patient areas and follows infection control protocols.
• Ensures equipment is functioning and reports maintenance needs.
• Performs vital signs and documents in EMR.
• Documents allergies, medications, and patient presentation in EMR.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Spanish

Patient communication

Clerical skills

Formation

Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate

American Heart Association BLS Certification

Description du poste

Description

Medical Assistant Brain Inst. (Full Time, Days) -301848

Job Summary

Assists in the examination and treatment of patients and performs miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of the physician and/or clinician. Responsible for various clinical and clerical duties.

Job Specific Duties

• Assists with front desk coverage and contacts parents to explain procedures (EEG, Sleep Lab) and confirm appointments. Confirms multidisciplinary clinic appointments.
• Communicates all significant changes (ex. seizure) in patient conditions or behavior to ARNP and physicians.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and patient rooms utilizing gloves, masks, and appropriate equipment; follows infection control protocols during clinic in disinfecting/preparing patient room before each use.
• Maintains equipment in proper working condition/order. When equipment is not functioning, takes proper actions - labels machines, notifies clinician and places maintenance work order for patient safety.
• Performs and documents vital signs (i.e., temperature, B/P, Resp., etc.) and measurements (i.e., height, weight, head circumference etc.).
• Performs intake and documents any allergies, medication, and current presentation in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Documents, within the scope of practice, all electronic medical record (EMR) meaningful use required fields in an effort to optimize utilization.
• Conducts the Environment of Care rounds as assigned to ensure that clinical area meets inspection requirements of regulatory and accrediting agencies/bodies.
• Performs other clerical duties such as obtaining referrals, copying, scanning, filing, faxing and working on special projects as assigned by clinic coordinators and/or manager/director.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate of completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program and at least 5 years of Medical Assistant experience

(OR) Medical Assistant/Nursing degree from an accredited program and at least 5 years of Medical Assistant experience

(OR) Medical Assistant Certification maintained active and in good standing throughout employment and at least 3 years of Medical Assistant experience employment

• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual - English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Accuracy with calculating percentages for conversion.
• Excellent patient management, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Job

: Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Primary Location

: Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus

Department

: BRAIN INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATION-2100-714030

Shift

: Days

Job Status: Full Time