Medical Assistant - GI - Ft. Lauderdale (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced Clinical Support professional to assist in examinations and patient care under physician supervision. The role includes handling administrative tasks, charting, and coordinating care with clinicians to ensure smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates have MA/EMT/LPN credentials, 1–2 years in a physician office, and basic computer skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred to support diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• American Heart Association BLS required.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant/EMT program or equivalent.
• MA certification, LPN or nursing degree preferred.
• Prior physician practice experience advantageous if lacking one requirement.

Responsabilités

• Answers phones, routes calls, relays messages.
• Prepares and administers medications/immunizations as directed.
• Communicates significant changes to clinicians and physicians.
• Maintains medical records and charts for appointments.
• Gathers data and prepares reports for provider approval.
• Supports billing, questions on payments and deposits.
• Operates lab orders and handles specimen distribution.

Connaissances

Bilingual

Physician office exp

Phlebotomy

Computer skills

Formation

Medical Assistant certification

LPN license

Nursing degree

High School diploma

Description du poste

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.
• If applicable, prepares and administers medications/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.
• Process refills as directed by provider and written protocols.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

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

• Must have at least one of the following:
  Proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program
  Medical Assistant Certification
  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  Nursing Degree (e.g., ASN or BSN) Candidates who do not possess one of the above requirements may still be considered if they have prior medical assistant experience in a physician practice and are able to produce at least one of the above requirements within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish highly preferred.
• 1-2 years of physician office experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience coordinating clinical care for patients preferred.
• Phlebotomy preferred.
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Excellent patient management, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• 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)

Department: NCPS B GI B MAIN-3200-402710

Job Status: Professional