Medical Assistant Technician, Physician Group, MDC Occupational Health, Full Time, Days

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System in Miami is seeking a Medical Assistant Technician specialized in patient care and clerical duties within a physician practice setting. The incumbent will assist physicians during examinations and procedures and perform a variety of clerical tasks under supervision.

The role reports to the Office Manager and requires supporting work across administrative and clinical duties to ensure smooth patient flow and care delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
• High school diploma is required.
• Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties such as using computer applications, answering phones, greeting patients, updating and filing patient records, and handling billing and scheduling.
• Obtain authorization for ancillary and/or surgical procedures.
• Assist patients with post-op questions or concerns.
• Take medical histories and prepare patients for examination; assist physicians during exams and procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; perform basic laboratory tests; draw blood; take electrocardiograms.
• Maintain exam rooms and ensure adequate supplies; assist with other clinical duties under supervision.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Department: MDC Occupational Health

Address: 8900 SW 117th Ave, suite b202, Miami FL 33186

Shift details: Full-Time, Days

Why Jackson

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

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.

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.

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.