Medical Assistant Specialist - Full Time

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, FL is hiring a Medical Assistant to perform administrative and clinical tasks in a busy outpatient setting. You will prepare patients for visits, assist physicians with procedures, administer medications when required, and document care in the medical record, while maintaining CPR/BLS certification and compliance with nursing policies.

Strong organizational skills, attention to patient comfort, and the ability to work as part of a team are essential in this role at

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year MA 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CPR/BLS certified

Administrative support

Clinical assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

1 year MA work experience

Medical Assistant Certification within 90 days

Job description

Full-time 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