Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Hcdpbc; Palm Beach Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Assistant supports a broad range of administrative and clinical duties to help maintain efficient clinic operations and quality patient care. Responsibilities include scheduling, medical record upkeep, vital signs collection, SDOH documentation, and patient preparation for examinations as directed by the physician and clinic leadership.

Additional duties cover POCT, assisting with examinations and procedures, injections and vaccines, and ensuring proper documentation, safety, and

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity and prepare exam rooms per established policies and procedures.
• Obtain and accurately document vital signs, height, weight, and other relevant clinical information for visits.
• Interview patients and collect/update health histories, including social determinants of health (SDOH).
• Request medical records from outside providers when care was received elsewhere.
• Order, perform, and document point-of-care testing (POCT) and health maintenance screenings.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, labs, and other clinical activities.
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and vaccines as directed.
• Coordinate a warm handoff to behavioral health team for positive screening results.
• Complete checkout instructions, schedule follow-ups, and educate patients per orders.
• Document results and coordinate care with hospitals, labs, and other providers.
• Maintain POCT logs, sterilize instruments, handle waste per OSHA and safety standards.
• Assist with supply management and participate in emergency preparedness activities.

Job description

The Medical Assistant supports a broad range of administrative and clinical duties to help maintain efficient clinic operations and quality patient care. Responsibilities include scheduling, medical record upkeep, vital signs collection, SDOH documentation, and patient preparation for examinations as directed by the physician and clinic leadership.

Additional duties cover POCT, assisting with examinations and procedures, injections and vaccines, and ensuring proper documentation, safety, and