Medical Assistant Technician, Physician Group

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant Technician to provide patient care and perform clerical tasks in a physician practice setting.

The role includes assisting physicians during examinations and procedures, managing records, and coordinating scheduling and lab services. Strong communication and clinical skills are essential for delivering CARE values in daily practice.

Qualifications

• Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
• High school diploma is required.
• Certification by professional bodies preferred; Life support certification may be required at unit level.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties: phones, greeting patients, updating and filing records, coding/insurance forms, scheduling, admissions and lab services, handling billing.
• Obtain authorization for ancillary and/or surgical procedures.
• Assist patients with post-op questions or concerns.
• Clinical duties: taking histories, preparing patients for examination, assisting physicians, collecting specimens, performing basic tests, drawing blood, taking ECGs.
• Bring patients into exam rooms and collect basic medical information; review histories and medications.
• Perform blood draws, ECGs, and other tests as needed.
• Clean and maintain exam rooms and ensure supplies are stocked.
• May perform advanced clinical duties under supervision.
• Demonstrate CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Expertise).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analyze and prioritize work

Effective communication

Calm under pressure

Instruction following

Judgment and independence

Technology and software literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Miami, FL Full-Time JM Primary Care

Summary

The PG - Medical Assistant Technician is specialized in work providing patient care and performing clerical duties in a physician practice setting. Emphasis of the work is on assisting physicians in the examination and treatment of patients and performing a variety of clerical tasks. Incumbents report directly to the Office Manager of the practice and is supervised by a provider when performing medical related duties.

Summary

The PG - Medical Assistant Technician is specialized in work providing patient care and performing clerical duties in a physician practice setting. Emphasis of the work is on assisting physicians in the examination and treatment of patients and performing a variety of clerical tasks. Incumbents report directly to the Office Manager of the practice and is supervised by a provider when performing medical related duties.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to): Using computer applications; answering telephones; welcoming patients; updating and filing patient medical record; coding and filling out insurance forms; scheduling appointment; arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services; handling correspondence, billing and bookkeeping.
• Obtain authorization for ancillary and/or surgical procedures.
• Assist patients who call the office with post-op questions or concerns.
• Clinical Duties (may include, but not limited to): Taking medical histories; Preparing patients for examination; Assisting the physician during exams and certain procedures; Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens; Performing basic laboratory tests; Drawing blood; Taking electrocardiograms.
• Bring patients into the exam room and obtain basic medical information - height, weight, BP, and pulse. Review medical history, family history, surgical history, and current medications with each patient.
• Perform blood draws, ECGs, and other tests as needed.
• Responsible for cleaning exam rooms and maintaining them with adequate supplies.
• May perform other advanced clinical duties under direction and supervision of a nurse or a physician, as needed based on assigned unit.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

• Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

• High school diploma is required.

Skill

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

• Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologies preferred. American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Unit Specific Credential

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law