Medical Assistant, On Call, Variable Shifts

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System in Miami seeks a Medical Assistant for UHealth Jackson Urgent Care Doral. The role involves administrative and clinical duties to support providers in a fast-paced setting, helping diagnose, treat, and move patients efficiently.

Requires graduation from an approved Medical Assistant program; AAMA or RMA certification preferred; BLS/certifications may be required; 0–3 years experience; EMR proficiency; Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Medical Assistant school is required.
• Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant is preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and other life support certifications may be required at the unit level upon hire.
• American Heart Association BLS is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties: using computer applications, answering telephones, welcoming patients, updating and filing patient medical records, coding and filling out insurance forms, scheduling appointments, arranging admissions and labs, handling correspondence and billing.
• Clinical duties: taking medical histories, preparing patients for examination, assisting physicians during exams and procedures, collecting and preparing lab specimens, performing basic laboratory tests, drawing blood, taking electrocardiograms, and other duties as assigned, with CARE values.

Skills

Taking medical histories

Drawing blood

Taking electrocardiograms

Communication skills

Education

Graduation from an approved Medical Assistant school

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UHealth Jackson Urgent Care Doral

Department :Jackson Memorial Hospital - Urgent Care Doral

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

Shift details : On Call, Variable Shifts

About U Health Jackson Urgent Care

Whether you live, work, or play in Doral, you can take advantage of the fast, convenient care at UHealth Jackson Urgent Care.

We always have board-certified doctors from UHealththe University of Miami Health System on site at each of our centers to provide expert care when you need it. We'll see you quickly and can usually have you diagnosed, treated, and on your way in an hour or less.

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.