Medical Assistant - Brain Institute (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to support examination and treatment under physician direction. You will perform clinical and clerical duties, assist with front desk tasks, and ensure patient rooms and equipment meet infection control standards.

The role requires MA credentials with 3–5 years of experience and BLS, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred to assist a diverse patient population in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• MA diploma/certificate with 5+ years MA experience.
• Or MA/Nursing degree with 5+ years MA experience.
• Or MA certification active with 3+ years MA experience.
• BLS certification maintained active.

Responsabilités

• Assist with front desk coverage and explain procedures to parents.
• Notify clinicians of significant patient condition changes.
• Maintain clean patient areas and follow infection control.
• Maintain equipment and place maintenance requests as needed.
• Record vital signs and measurements in EMR.
• Document allergies/medication/presentation in EMR.
• Enter required EMR fields to optimize utilization.
• Perform Environment of Care rounds as assigned.
• Handle clerical tasks: referrals, copying, scanning, filing, faxing.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Accuracy in calculations

Patient management

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate

MA/Nursing degree

Medical Assistant Certification

High School education or equivalent

Description du poste

Description

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)

Department:

BRAIN INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATION-2100-714030

Job Status:

Professional