Medical Assistant

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is working with our client in South Manatee, Florida to hire a Medical Assistant for their facility. This position is on‑site/in‑person. Please apply below with updated resume!

Type: Direct Hire

Hours: Monday - Friday 8a-5p

Salary Range: $21.00 to $25.00 an hour - based on experience

Responsibilities Include:

• Adheres to the time and attendance policy as written in the employee handbook
• Must be able to float to alternative locations as instructed by your supervisor with short notice and ensure adequate site coverage
• Responsible for providing vital signs, interviewing the patient/family, and charting
• Collaborates with healthcare providers in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the needs of the patients and peers
• Maintains positive effective communication with providers, supervisors, peers, and subordinates
• Ensures Provider's orders are directed to the various appropriate departments
• Knowledgeable / Assist providers as requested with exams, procedures, removal of sutures, etc.
• Completes medication and DME authorizations for patients in a timely manner
• Knowledgeable in walk‑in triage and interventions regarding patient's age under the leadership of the Clinical Nurse Leader
• Knowledgeable regarding all medical forms (PE, work excuses, proof of pregnancy, etc.)
• Knowledgeable regarding specific reports
• Demonstrates knowledge of ordered medications and immunizations and their appropriate route of administration. Adheres to medication administration policy to triage patients and provide appropriate clinical advice via phone and correctly document in the patient’s chart
• Able to perform EKGs during triage as needed
• Meets all lab requirements and is knowledgeable regarding lab processing procedures and phlebotomy
• Knowledgeable and demonstrates the ability to perform all CLIA Waived Test
• Maintains an open line of communication with the Nursing Leadership
• Ability to always ensure smooth patient flow
• Inventory and stock exam rooms daily
• Knowledgeable regarding proper instrument cleaning, packing, and handling
• Review and prepare medical records for the patient visit two days in advance

Requirements Include:

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with 1 - 2 years of experience preferred
• Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute Required
• Valid government or State

IMPORTANT: This Medical Assistant position is being recruited for by Adecco’s Healthcare & Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.

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