Medical Assistant - PCC (Full Time, Days)

Miami Children’s Hospital; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Children’s Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant for the PCC, full-time, day shifts in Miami, FL. You will assist in patient examinations, immunizations, and support patient care management under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include handling administrative tasks, chart preparation, and basic lab/patient coordination while ensuring accurate documentation and patient communication. Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred; previous clinic experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Nursing Degree: ASN, BSN.
• LPN license from Florida - active and in good standing.
• Paramedic or EMT license from Florida - active and in good standing.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification - active and in good standing.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (excluded in primary care sites) from Florida.
• American Heart Association BLS - active and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones, routes calls, takes and relays messages.
• Prepares and administers medications to patients as directed by provider.
• Prepares and administers immunizations to patients as directed by provider (primary care).
• Communicates significant changes in patient conditions to clinicians and physicians.
• Ensures medical records contain necessary documentation for appointments and charting.
• Gathers data for reports and materials as needed for provider review.
• Maintains billing processes and assists with claims forms and patient inquiries about payments.
• Operates and maintains medical supplies and equipment; ensures clean work areas and patient rooms.
• Performs vital signs and patient/family education; assists with procedures and specimen collection.
• Prepares for visits by organizing charts, super bills, and informing staff of schedule changes.
• Schedules and verifies appointments and referrals; processes documentation for visits and follow-ups.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Patient care

Medical office experience

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

Nursing ASN/BSN

LPN Florida license

Paramedic/EMT Florida license

Medical Assistant Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant Florida

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant - PCC (Full Time, Days) (302014)

Job Description

Medical Assistant - PCC (Full Time, Days) - 302014

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

• 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.

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