Shift Type

Job Title

Medical Assistant

Education

High School Diploma

Location

UF Health East - Facilities / Shared Staff - Jacksonville, FL 32224 US (Primary)

Career Level

Staff

Category

Medical Professional

Salary

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

Job Scope

A professional multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice including administrative and clinical procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician.

In accordance with Florida State Regulations, a Medical Assistant can perform the following duties under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician :

Essential Functions

The essential functions are the primary dimensions for performance review.

Maintain patient privacy.

Perform aseptic procedures.

Take patient’s vital signs.

Prepare patients for the provider’s care.

Perform venipunctures and administer routine, non-controlled medications.

Correctly document all entries in the medical record, either electronic or hard copy, to include signature, date and time.

Perform all assigned electronic medical record functions, to include responding to and handling Allscripts tasks, as directed.

Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of licensed physician.

Observe and report patients’ signs or symptoms.

Administer basic first aid.

Assist with patient examinations or treatments.

Operate office medical equipment.

Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.

Perform basic laboratory procedures.

Clerical Duties : Depending on Department / Clinic needs, duties may occasionally include : scheduling patient appointments, obtaining necessary signatures and documentation as well as appropriate demographic and financial information, maintain medical records, announce the arrival of patients, answer incoming telephone calls, serve as liaison between patients, nurses, physicians and others, and provide excellent customer service.

Use computer software systems, such as Electronic Medical Record, Medical Necessity, Ancillary Test Results, etc.

Age of Patients : All Ages Adult Only Pediatrics Only

Secondary Functions

Adhere to all regulatory requirements such as JCAHO, CLIA, HIPAA, etc.

Job Requirements

Temperament

Must be able to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, or unusual situations.

Must be capable of dealing with periodic cyclical workload pressures and levels of responsibility.

Required to make independent judgments without supervision.

Must be able to make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

Must have the adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

Requires the ability to work with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Skills

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks.

Knowledge of ambulatory health care or related health care fields.

Skilled in conflict resolution.

Must be detail oriented; Basic computer literacy and arithmetic skills.

Basic clinical competencies.

Experience

Prefer at least one-year Medical Assistant experience.

Education & Certifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Graduation from approved Medical Assistant program. Graduation from approved EMT military Emergency Medical Technician school may be substituted.

ICD-9 and CPT coding preferred. Completion of a standard terminology course would be helpful, but not required. Nationally Certified as a Register Medical Assistant.

Current BLS Certification.

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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate from an approved, accredited Vocational / Practical Nurse program located in a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
• Current, full and unrestricted LVN / LPN license in the state of Texas.
• One year of professional experience as a licensed vocational nurse / licensed practical nurse.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.
• Ability to pass a federal government security background check.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing, and granted privileges.
• Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
• May be expected to respond to and coordinate response to medical emergencies.
• Evaluates health care needs of residents and assists RN in the development of nursing care plans to meet those needs.
• Must adhere to practical nursing principles, procedures and techniques for appropriate patient care and take direction from registered nurses and onsite administrative personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 10 minutes and maintain balance.
• Required to respond to any medical emergency within 4 minutes, where a fast walk or jog may be necessary to provide assistance.
• Required to perform CPR / emergency care standing or kneeling.
• Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
• Must be able to see, hear and smell with or without the use of aides if necessary (exceptions on a case-by-case basis).
• Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
• Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
• Must be capable of standing on hard surfaces (cement floors) for long periods of time.

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Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission.

STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy.

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world.

Medical Assistant

Miami, FL

Do your life’s best work!

The Medical Assistant at GenesisCare is a specifically trained individual who demonstrates expertise in dealing with patients during all aspects of care.

Performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the Physician or Physician’s designee.

What you’ll do :

• Under the guidance of the Physician, responsibilities are as follows :
• Assist the doctor in all aspects of the patient’s initial consultation, and

Weekly status checks

Routine follow-up examinations

Any emergency visits that are needed.

• Schedule and follow-up on all diagnostic studies that are ordered including proper documentation and obtaining physicians signature on test result.
• Responsible for acquiring results and notifying Physician of results on all interim reports.
• Charts information of patient progress on weekly status check sheets and scuts.
• Draws blood for various lab tests that are sent out. Follow up on results of lab.
• Attend annual OSHA / Biomedical update meetings and application in the clinical setting of the updates.
• Practice safety precautions and wear personal protective equipment when needed.
• Document medications the patients are currently taking, and document any new medications prescribed by our physicians while under our care.

This includes the name of the medication, dose and amount prescribed, physician prescribing, instructions, date and nurse’s initials.

• Documentation of any samples given to patient.
• Responsible for charting patient’s vital signs, initial weight, and all follow-up weights.
• Responsible for obtaining all signed permission slips for patients who are radioactive prostate seed implants only.
• Verify the allergy sticker is complete.
• Assist or perform cathing of patients for various simulations.
• Responsible for reporting or verifying all patient problems as reported.
• Maintain HIPAA rules and regulations as it applies to patient privacy.
• Maintain open communication with front desk, Nursing staff, etc. as it applies to :

Patient add-ons

Patients on treatment breaks

Changes in treatment plan

• Be an active part of the center’s team.
• Demonstrate courtesy and respect at all times
• Represent the company in a professional manner
• Maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations
• Maintain attendance according to scheduled days and hours and uniform and appearance standards, according to company policy.
• Attends mandatory company training sessions as required by state / federal law where applicable

Who you are :

• Excellent attention to detail, good oral and written communications skills
• Must work well with multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Maintain licenses and / or certifications as applicable
• 1-3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information.

What’s in it for you :

• Own your development, learn every day and be part of GenesisCare’s rapid growth
• Internal career development opportunities globally in USA, UK, Spain & AU
• Thriving close-knit culture and communities and supportive environment with encouragement to live your highest potential
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development to keep up to date with current clinical practices in a rapidly developing global organisation
• A rewarding purpose-led organisation that provides positive outcomes to patients everyday
• The opportunity to work for one of the most influential healthcare providers pioneering the way forward in innovation for cancer treatments & heart disease
• Fast paced, high performing & agile working culture with lots of change due to our rapid growth
• All employees and their family members have access to free confidential support that is completely external to GenesisCare including financial, nutritional and wellbeing coaching, legal advice & counselling
• Learn and grow with our award-winning development programs
• Free access to thousands of LinkedIn training courses

PRACTICE OVERVIEW

Radiology Partners is the largest and fastest growing on-site radiology practice in the US. We are an innovative practice focused on transforming how radiologists provide consistently exceptional services to hospitals, imaging centers, referring physicians and patients.

With our state-of-the art clinical technology, specialized expertise, access to capital, and retention of top physician talent, Radiology Partners reliably exceeds the expectations of our clients, patients, and partners.

We serve our clients with an operational focus, and, above all, a devotion to quality patient care. Our mission is To Transform Radiology.

POSITION SUMMARY

Radiology Partners is seeking a Medical Assistant who will perform a full range of clinical, secretarial, and administrative duties.

The Medical assistant is accountable for reviewing past medical history, surgical history, social history, medications, taking vital signs, and preparing the client to see the physician or PA for their procedure.

The Medical Assistant will perform departmental support functions such as operating a multi-telephone line system, entering data into information systems, or other duties similar in nature.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare clients for their practitioner visit or procedure by reviewing medical, surgical, and social history, reviewing medications, and taking vital signs
• Answer questions the patient may have about the procedure, pre-operatively or post-operatively
• Answer inbound telephone calls
• Keep treatment rooms stocked with all necessary supplies
• Proficient in setting up for all procedures
• Assisting Medical Records in the completion of studies
• Coordinate with front Surgical Coordinators on scheduled procedures for surgeons
• Monitor Exceptions for missing studies through worklist. Contact IT support to correct issues with studies that are locked or missing
• Communicate to surgeon of any missing reports and / or any outstanding studies that need dictation or addendums
• Sterilize instruments and perform weekly autoclave maintenance while documenting date in log
• Assists in surgical procedures
• Serves and protects the physician and health care providers by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
• Work closely with the doctors to manage office efficiency, flow and quality of customer care
• Maintain continuity of communications with rotating physicians and physician assistants
• Other duties, as needed

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma preferred
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• BLS certification
• Experience working in a wound or vascular clinic very helpful.
• Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) required.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding medical care and procedures
• Knowledge of health care field
• Experience in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross-contamination to patients and staff

Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating and celebrating a culture of belonging and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all teammates.

CCPA Notice : When you submit a job application or resume, you are providing the Practice with the following categories of personal information that the Practice will use for the purpose of evaluating your candidacy for employment : (1) Personal Identifiers;

and (2) Education and Employment History.

Radiology Partners participates in .

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We are seeking Medical Assistant candidates for full-time and PRN / Per Diem healthcare positions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Education : High School Graduate
• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. Territory.
• Active, unrestricted certification as a Medical Assistant. Certified by one of the following :
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA),
• Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT),
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA),
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or
• National Registered title of Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) by the National Health Association for Health Professionals
• One year of experience as a medical assistant in a clinical setting (preferred).
• BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.
• Ability to pass a federal government security background check.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges.
• Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
• Completes required competency assessment successfully and updates annually and / or as requested.
• Performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice and certification.
• Provides patient care under the supervision of licensed health care staff to include the registered nurse (RN), nurse practitioners (NP), physician assistant (PA), physician, dentist, psychiatrist, pharmacist, or behavioral health provider (BHP).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 10 minutes and maintain balance.
• Required to respond to any medical emergency within 4 minutes, where a fast walk or jog may be necessary to provide assistance.
• Required to perform CPR / emergency care standing or kneeling.
• Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
• Must be able to see, hear and smell with or without the use of aides if necessary (exceptions on a case-by-case basis).
• Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
• Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
• Must be capable of standing on hard surfaces (cement floors) for long periods of time.

STGi is driven to positively impact our customers, our employees, and the communities that we serve.

STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a PTO and paid sick leave policy.

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Medical Corps - 60J, 60L, 61F, 61H, 61N, 61R,62B

Medical Specialist Corps - 65B, 65C, 65D

Nurse Corps - 66B,66H, 66P

Medical Service Corps 67G, 67J

Medical CMF 68A, 68B, 68E, 68F, 68G, 68J, 68Q, 68R, 68S, 68T, 68W, 68X, 68Y

Required Skills

Required Experience