Senior Medical Assistant — Outpatient Palliative Care

Jupiter Medical Center; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center, a leading health care provider in Palm Beach County, seeks a Medical Assistant II to support the Physician Practice Manager in clinical and administrative duties. The role involves training staff, overseeing patient care management, and applying ethical professional standards under physicians’ supervision.

The ideal candidate will have BLS certification, 1+ year as a medical assistant, and knowledge of outpatient practice and medical equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program for medical assistants with one year in a medical office setting preferred.
• If not a graduate from a medical assisting program then three years experience in a medical office setting is required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• One or more years’ experience as a medical assistant.
• Knowledge of the outpatient practice of medicine.
• Must have experience in medical assisting.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of Healthcare Scheduling Software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a chaperone is present at exam.
• Assists clinical personnel during visit.
• Remain with patient during exam.
• Ensures clinical staffing and scheduling.
• Reviews clinical reports.
• Maintains controlled substance inventory.
• Conducts “code” and other emergency office drills.
• Maintains inventory for crash cart.
• Reviews and disposes of any services (i.e., post‑op, OB, Follow‑up on consults, etc.) triages in‑office emergencies.
• Educates patients in diet, preparation for procedures, administration of medicine, risks, and precautions.

Skills

BLS certification

Medical assistant

Outpatient practice knowledge

Medical equipment

Patient care

Computer skills

Customer service

Decision making

Detail oriented

Self motivated

Education

Medical assisting program graduate

3+ years medical office experience

Tools

Healthcare Scheduling Software

Job description

Jupiter Medical Center, a leading health care provider in Palm Beach County, seeks a Medical Assistant II to support the Physician Practice Manager in clinical and administrative duties. The role involves training staff, overseeing patient care management, and applying ethical professional standards under physicians’ supervision.

The ideal candidate will have BLS certification, 1+ year as a medical assistant, and knowledge of outpatient practice and medical equipment.