Certified Medical Assistant

I & B Medical Associates8 days ago
Hollywood, FL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

By joining I & B Medical Associates practice as a Medical Assistant, you will enjoy a fulfilling career unlike any other and will play a vital role in changing the lives of our patients.

As a company, we are making a difference in the lives of seniors and the health care system overall.

  • Measures and records patient vital signs; records patient interview and medical history.
  • Catalogs and communicates patient needs to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
  • Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patient.
  • Observes patients and reports any changes in patient conditions to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
  • Perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions. Collects phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic waived lab tests.
  • Prepares and administers medications; changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures; uses CPR skills when necessary, all under physician supervision.
  • Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments; practices OSHA safety standards; performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
  • Processes patient phone messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as appropriate; calls patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for the physician.
  • Provides health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices. Follows up with coached patients via weekly calls.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a heart of compassion and empathy towards our patients and families
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, time management skills, and organizational skills
  • Ability to effectively collaborate and partner with team members, including physicians and other clinicians, front desk staff, and Managers
  • Mindset focused on resolving problems for patients and achieving team goals
  • Knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies, and procedures
  • Skilled in basic phone and computer operation
  • Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data
  • Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
  • Ability to act calmly in complicated or stressful situations
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and presentation software
  • Spoken and written fluency in English.
  • Haitian Creole or Spanish is a plus

Job Type:

Label: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

Label: North Miami, Fl

Work Location:

Label: In person

Required Skills

Examination Preparation
Medication Administration
Health Coaching
Patient Communication
Patient Vital Signs Measurement
CPR Certification
Infection Control and OSHA Standards
Interpersonal Skills
Bilingual (Fluent in English, Haitian Creole/Spanish)
Time Management
Organizational Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)