Medical Assistant – GI (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital; Homestead (FL); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Florida is seeking a Medical Assistant – GI to support patient examinations and care under physician direction. The role involves administrative duties, medication administration, patient education, and chart/document management.

The position requires MA program graduation or equivalent, Florida license/certification, and good communication/utilization of EMR systems. Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish highly preferred.
• 1 year of medical assistant experience preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Excellent patient management and customer service skills.

Responsabilités

• Assists in examinations and treatment under physician/clinician direction.
• Supports patient care management by performing various administrative functions.
• Answers calls, routes messages, and relays information.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by provider.
• Presents immunizations to patients as directed by provider.

Formation

Proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Nursing Degree: ASN, BSN

LPN license from Florida

Paramedic or EMT license Florida

Current Medical Assistant Certification

American Heart Association BLS

Outils

Basic computer skills

Description du poste

Medical Assistant – GI (Full Time, Days)-302399

Description

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.
• Prepares and administers medications to patients as directed by provider.
• For primary care Medical Assistants; prepares and administers 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.
• For primary care Medical Assistant: performs and manages labs as ordered by the medical doctor to ensure regulatory requirements.
• Process refills as directed by provider and written protocols.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Possess one of the following:
• Proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Nursing Degree: ASN, BSN
• LPN license from Florida – must maintain certification active and in good standing throughout employment
• Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license from Florida – must maintain certification active and in good standing throughout employment
• Current Medical Assistant Certification: must maintain certification active and in good standing throughout employment
• Certified Nursing Assistant (excluded in primary care sites) from Florida
• Candidates who do not possess one of the above eligible degrees, licenses or certification requirements may still be considered if they meet one of the below:
• Prior medical assistant experience in a physician practice and able to produce at least one of the above requirements within 6 months of hire
• Candidate possesses 25 years of experience of continuous medical assistant experience in a physician practice
• American Heart Association BLS – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Primary Location

: Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children’s Hospital – Main Hospital Campus

Department

: NCPS GI MAIN-3100-440710

Shift

: Days

Job Status: Full Time