Medical Assistant
Pediatrics of South Florida4 months ago
Key Biscayne, FL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Job
Pediatrics of South Florida has an excellent opportunity for a Medical Assistant. As an established and fast-growing practice, we are looking for a skilled, outgoing and reliable Medical Assistant with experience in pediatrics to join our team. We are currently looking to fill a position for our Key Biscayne location.
Preference will be given to those applicants who have experience in pediatrics, urgent care centers, or related specialties.
Job Duties and Skills
- Provide initial patient evaluation
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean while sterilizing and disposing of contaminated supplies
- Fulfill medical orders for treatments, prescription/refills, administration of medication, ancillary testing, and referrals
- Maintain communication with hospitals to obtain results (lab and x-ray results)
- Assist doctors in any necessary procedures (injections, removing sutures, etc.) and administer immunizations and medicine injections
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation
- Maintain a professional demeanor along with a warm and welcoming bedside manner
- Time management and ability to work well in a dynamic, fast paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- MA diploma / Certification
- 1 year of Medical Assistant experience preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
Pay
Competitive and based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- When are you available to begin working?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check?
- Do you have phlebotomy or vaccine administration experience?
Work Location:
In person
Required Skills
Assisting doctors in procedures
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Interpersonal skills
Preparation of treatment rooms
Maintaining medical records
Medical orders fulfillment
Time management
Immunization administration
Initial patient evaluation
Communication with hospitals