Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Office Support

Jupiter Medical Center; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center in Palm Beach County is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient care, administrative tasks, and clinical duties in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Ideal candidates possess medical assisting experience, CPR/BLS certification, and strong computer skills to update records, schedule tests, and coordinate care for diverse patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program, or have 3 years of medical office experience.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of outpatient medical practice and patient care skills.
• Experience in medical assisting and ability to operate medical equipment.
• Proficient computer and customer service skills; detail oriented; sound decision making.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician in patient care management and clinical procedures.
• Prepare patients for examination and take vital signs.
• Enter lab and imaging orders; collect and prepare specimens.
• Update patient medical records and schedule appointments.
• Answer phones and manage prescription refills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient preparation

Electronic health records

Customer service

Detail oriented

Decision making

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Graduate from accredited medical assisting program

3 years medical office experience

BLS certification (AHA)

Tools

Medical equipment and instruments

Computer skills (EHR)

Job description

• Answering phones

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• Graduate from an accredited program for medical assistants with one year in a medical office setting preferred.
• If not a graduate from a medical assisting program then three years experience in a medical office setting is required.
  
  

Experience / Qualifications

• Medical Assistance Certification preferred.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Knowledge of the outpatient practice of medicine.
• Must have experience in medical assisting.
• Knowledge of medical practice, patient care skills, examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Must possess computer skills and customer service skills.
• Capable of making sound decisions.
• Detail oriented and self motivated.
  
  

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant is a multi skilled specialist who assists the physician in all aspects of the medical practice under the direct responsibility of the physician. Responsibilities include assisting with the patient care management, executes administrative and clinical procedures and performs supervisory functions pertaining to position. Competency requires that the medical assistant adheres to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize and respond to emergencies and demonstrates professional characteristics.

• Vital signs
• Preparing patients for examination
• Entering lab and imaging orders
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• Updating patient medical records
• Answering phones
• Scheduling appointments
• Removing sutures and dressings
• Transmitting prescription refills
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Team Member Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting for long periods of time, also stooping, bending, standing, and stretching. Must have manual dexterity for typing and computer data entry. Able to work under a stressful environment, work independently, capable of making sound decisions, be detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs., carry and lift up to 20lbs.

Threshold Requirements

• These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis
• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).
  

This is not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associates with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments). I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all essential functions of this position.