Medical Assistant, Full-Time, Days, M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm

jacksonhealth.org; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL seeks a Medical Assistant to support inpatient and ambulatory care providers. The role emphasizes assisting physicians, nurse managers, and case managers, while handling a variety of related clerical tasks.

Qualifications include graduation from an approved Medical Assistant program and 0–3 years of related experience. Certification by AAMA or RMA is preferred; BLS coverage is required at the unit level upon hire.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of related experience.
• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program.
• Certification by AAMA or RMA preferred; BLS required or maintained.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties: phone calls, patient check-in, records, scheduling, billing and filing.
• Clinical duties: patient prep, assisting providers, drawing blood, basic lab tasks, ECGs, specimen handling.

Skills

Analyze & prioritize work

Effective communication

Professional composure

Instruction understanding

Education

Medical Assistant school graduate

Job description

Jackson Health System

Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Miami Transplant Institute

Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136

Shift details: Full-Time, Days, M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm

Why Jackson

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 Manager in the examination and treatment of patients and performing a variety of related clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

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

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.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• 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.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the clinical area.

Credentials

Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologies preferred. American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Unit Specific Credential

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and 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.