Medical Assistant, Urgent Care Center Doral, OnCall/Pool, Days

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Miami is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks in the Urgent Care Center. The role emphasizes patient care, assisting healthcare providers, and performing clerical duties. Ideal candidates will have a Medical Assistant certification and a commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of related experience required.
• Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties including scheduling appointments and updating medical records.
• Assist physicians during exams and procedures, collect lab specimens, and perform basic tests.
• Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values.

Skills

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Expertise

Communication

Education

Graduation from an approved Medical Assistant school

Job description

Department:Urgent Care Center - Doral

Address:7400 NW 104th Ave, Doral, FL, 33178

Shift details: OnCall/PoolDays, 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM.

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

• Medical Assistant performs specialized work in inpatient or ambulatory care settings.
• Emphasis of the work is on assisting providers, nurse managers and Case Manager in the examination and treatment of patients and performing a variety of related clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to): Using computer applications; Answering telephones; Welcoming patients; Updating and filing patient medical records; Coding and filling out insurance forms; Scheduling appointments; Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services; Handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping.
• 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; 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

Graduation from an approved Medical Assistant school 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 is preferred.American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) andany additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hirewith at least 6 months validityand maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Unit Specific Credential

FL-BLS

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.