Medical Assistant, Part Time with Benefits, CHS

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Jackson Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for in-patient or ambulatory care settings in Miami, FL. The role supports providers, nurse managers, and case managers through clinical and clerical tasks in a fast-paced hospital/clinic environment.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, blood draws, basic lab work, record updating, appointment scheduling, and coordination with admissions and labs, all while upholding CARE values and service excellence.

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.
• Must meet and maintain unit/organizational skills and certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Answering telephones and welcoming patients.
• Updating and filing patient records.
• Coding and filling insurance forms.
• Scheduling appointments and arranging admissions/lab services.
• Assisting physicians during exams and procedures.
• Drawing blood and performing basic lab tests.
• Maintaining compassionate patient interaction and CARE values.

Skills

Organization

Effective communication

Prioritization

Instruction following

Tech literacy

Education

Medical Assistant schooling

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

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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

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

• Job function requires extended standing or walking.
• Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.
• Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices.
• Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers.
• Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions

• Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations.
• Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public.
• Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures.
• Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment.
• May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment.
• Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.
• Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

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.