MEDICAL ASSISTANT SPECIALIST- FULL TIME

JumpStart Games; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JumpStart Games is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with routine clinical and administrative tasks in a Lakeland, FL setting. The role includes preparing patients, assisting with procedures, administering medications, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, MA program completion or 1 year MA experience, and obtain MA certification within 90 days plus current BLS/CPR. Clinical experience in a health care facility is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year MA experience.
• Medical Assistant certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or to be completed within first 90 days of employment.
• Preferred experience in a medical health care facility.

Responsibilities

• Summon and prepare patient for office visit.
• Assist the physician with medical office procedures.
• Administer medication, including injections; document medications as required.
• Document information in the patient’s medical record per nursing policy.
• Maintain the integrity of the office.
• Perform duties specific to the specialty and obtain credentials as needed.
• Read and reference new policies and Nursing Update newsletters; maintain CPR certification.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant certification within 90 days

Job description

Description

Summary/Objective

Medical Assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly. In addition to administrative duties, Medical Assistants perform clinical duties in accordance with state law and Clinic requirement.

Essential Functions

• Summons and prepares patient for office visit.
• Assists the physician with medical office procedures
• Administers medication, including injections; documents medication given or prescribed by ordering physicians as required by specialty.
• Adheres to nursing policy and procedure when documenting information in patient’s medical record.
• Maintains the integrity of the office
• Performs additional duties specific to the specialty, and/or acquires additional license or credentials.
• Accepts responsibility for reading and referencing new policies and procedures and Nursing Update newsletters and assumes responsibility for maintaining current certification in CPR.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year of Medical Assistant work experience within the last 2 years. Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Current BLS certification or to be completed within first 90 days of employment.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience or training in a medical health care facility as a Medical Assistant