Medical Assistant - Family Practice
JOB DESCRIPTION
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides and ensures patients receive whole care in all aspects of an office visit, regarding intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, closure of care gaps (additional duties as assigned) while delivering excellent customer service to the patients / families and other care providers.
Focusing on patient-centered care
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education : High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Work Experience : N / A
Licensure : Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited program.
Certification : Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card.
Must be able to pass colorblind testing to perform POC tests requiring color change.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Strong customer service skills including knowledge of service recovery techniques. Medical terminology. Keyboarding skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (ADA, Travel, Environment, Noise)
- Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
- Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance.
- May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or overhead.
- May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and / or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
- May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and / or low to loud noise.
- May require working with biohazards such as blood / body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
- Workspace may vary from open to confined, on site or remote.
- May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle
Job : Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Organization :
Health First Medical Group LLC
Primary Location :
United States- Florida - Brevard County-
Schedule : Full-time
Full-time
Shift Times :
8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm
Job Level : Associate
Associate
Medical Assistant Training Program
JOB DESCRIPTION
Description
Are you passionate about helping others? Does the idea of a career in health care sound interesting, but you’re not sure how to get started?
We are looking for exceptional people to join our growing team and invite you to start your career with Health First! We are currently accepting applications for a unique opportunity to both gain employment with Health First and to enroll in the Medical Assistant program with Eastern Florida State College.
How can Health First help you become a Medical Assistant? If you have earned a high school diploma, pass a background check and are offered a position with Health First, you will be admitted to Eastern Florida State College’s (EFSC) MA program. Health First will :
Hire you to work as a per diem associate while you are in school Per diem means you would work as needed in a variety of shifts and locations and your hours would be flexible You may choose from a variety of per diem roles, such as Patient Observer, depending on your experience and availability.
You must work at least 12 hours a month
- Your experience will give you a head start when you’re ready to begin working as a MA
- Provide you up to $5,000 in financial assistance for your tuition You pay the remaining costs for your books, lab fees and uniforms You must complete the program within 12 months You must agree to continue working at Health First for 24 months after graduation
What are the next steps?
Apply to this job posting and attach the most updated version of your resume. If you meet the qualifications, we will be in touch with you shortly for the next step in the interview process.
What does a Medical Assistant do?
Medical Assistants are given the opportunity to assist the Doctor. It is a chance to make a difference in the lives of patients.
You will be working with other medical professionals and learning constantly. It is a fabulous place to start your career in the Medical Field.
Medical Assistants work in the Health First Medical Group Clinics. You will enjoy nights and weekends off.
As a medical Assistant you may :
- Measuring the patient’s vitals such as height, weight, and blood pressure
- Preparing patients for their exams. Perform intake questions. Enter accurately and efficiently in the Electronic Medical Record System.
Update demographic information.
- Scheduling Appointments
- Phone calls with lab results under the supervision of your Provider.
- Administers medications under the supervision of a Provider, LPN, or RN.
- Administers injections under the supervision of a Provider, LPN, or RN.
- Communicates effectively with patients and other medical professionals.
- Ensures that all exam rooms and equipment are stocked, cleaned, and ready for the next patient.
- Provides patients with follow-up calls or any education.
- Coordinates medical supply ordering with site manager.
- Associates support engagement through adherence to the (I-CARE) commitments.
Qualifications
Qualifications Required :
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to use and operate a computer.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Must be able to speak / understand written and verbal instructions in the English language
- Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel amongst all Health First locations
Job : Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Organization : Health First
Health First
Primary Location :
United States- Florida - Brevard County-
Schedule : Per Diem
Per Diem
Shift Times : Variable
Variable
Job Level : Associate
Associate