Urgent Care Medical Assistant – Fast-Paced Patient Care Pro

AdventHealth; Florida; On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO from Day One

403-B retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Career development

Well-being resources

Job summary

AdventHealth in Florida is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to support patient care and front-line operations. You will perform clerical tasks, assist clinicians, and help ensure accurate documentation and patient safety in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires High School Grad, completion of MA program or equivalent, and 1+ related experience. BLS certification and appropriate licensure are required.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv
• 1+ related work experience or graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with completion of externship
• 6 months relevant experience within an AdventHealth facility (Preferred)
• Previous MA experience (Preferred)
• Previous urgent care / ED experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Drives customer service initiatives by creating and owning the patient experience.
• Performs and documents all procedures and assessments legibly and in accordance with department policy.
• Assesses patients during clinical check-in, documents pertinent medical information and vital signs, and evaluates for signs of abuse or neglect using age-specific guidelines.
• Administers treatments, medications, and follow-up assessments as ordered by the provider, verifying as needed, and responds appropriately in clinical emergencies and triage situations.
• Conducts diagnostic and occupational medicine testing, including EKG, spirometry, audiometry, titmus, and pulse oximetry, and completes forensic testing collections per DOT and state guidelines.
• Completes check-out duties and relays instructions and care information to patients or their families.
• Performs required Quality Control checklist to ensure patient safety.
• Follows CDC guidelines, infection prevention practices, uses PPE appropriately, performs hand washing according to policy, and adheres to safety regulations.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives.
• Trains newly hired clinical staff as needed.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients and visitors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical assistant knowledge

English communication

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

AdventHealth in Florida is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to support patient care and front-line operations. You will perform clerical tasks, assist clinicians, and help ensure accurate documentation and patient safety in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires High School Grad, completion of MA program or equivalent, and 1+ related experience. BLS certification and appropriate licensure are required.