Medical Assistant- Pediatric Multispecialty Cardiology Neurology

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Full Time Technical Boca Raton, FL, US

5 days ago Requisition

Exciting opportunity to join our growing team in West Boca!We are a midsized Pediatric Multispecialty Center seeking a full time Medical Assistant, Monday-Friday.

This position is responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to pediatric providers in an office-based clinic setting. Involves frequent patient/parent interaction.

• Greets patients, in person or on the telephone; answers or refers inquiries.
• Prepares patients for the health care visit. Including vitals (height, weight, BP, etc.), past medical history, and reason for visit/chief complaint.
• Directs and/or accompanies patients to the examining room.
• Records patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Assists health care providers during examinations.
• Reviews and/or records medical history.
• Prepares laboratory specimens.
• Performs basic laboratory tests on the premises (as needed)
• Administers medications on the premises.
• Authorizes drug refills as directed, telephones prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Provides medication and diet information and instructions, answers questions.
• Arranges/Maintains examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment
• Maintains inventory of stock & supplies and advises supervisor to place orders as needed.
• Disposes contaminated supplies.
• Sterilizes medical instruments.
• Follows operating instructions; troubleshoots breakdowns.
• Performs preventive maintenance; calls for repairs.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Follows, and enforces standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient care information confidential.
• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
• Enhances health care practice reputation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

• Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, OR six months to one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations:
  • CMA (AAMA) Certified –
    not required but strongly preferred
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    - required
• Computer skills required:
  Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with EHR software strongly preferred.
• Other skills required:
  • Phlebotomy and basic laboratory skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner at all times.
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized.
  • Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies.
  • Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

• This is a full-time position
• Standard Office hours, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Bilingual required

Competitive pay and a full benefits package, including 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.