Certified Medical Assistant - Bariatric Surgery

Certified Medical Assistant – Bariatric Surgery

Role at Health First. Provides and ensures patients receive whole care in all aspects of an office visit, regarding intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, closure of care gaps (additional duties as assigned) while delivering excellent customer service to the patients/families and other care providers, focusing on patient‑centered care.

• Accurately prepares and performs point‑of‑care testing such as urine dipstick, blood glucose, etc. Perform clinical intake to include vital signs, medical history, surgical history, social history, and verification of patient’s current medications.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by provider utilizing the “6 Rights” of Medication Administration, including documentation and coding. Controlled substances, insulin, and allergy doses must be checked by LPN, RN or provider.
• Assist in stocking and ordering supplies and maintain equipment. Coordinate medical supply ordering with site manager.
• Prepare patients for examination and have pre‑work available for provider as directed, including notes, diagnostic test results and imaging.
• Prepare and perform point‑of‑care testing and/or specimen collection as directed by provider.
• Track and communicate results to patients, labs, and diagnostic studies via phone calls, portal messages or EMR buckets. Communicate abnormal findings to physician from lab, imaging, specialty offices, etc. and complete accurate documentation.
• Follow safety processes and policies including infection‑prevention procedures, maintaining a clean environment and equipment to ensure proper care is given. Complete and document adverse events, infection control and quality control measures as required. Comply with office policy, OSHA Standards and HIPAA Privacy Regulations while delivering excellent customer service.
• Maintain patient flow after check‑in. Discuss patient flow with physician according to urgency and daily patient load. Ability to assist more than one provider at a time.
• May provide coverage in other areas of the medical group or office to support departmental needs including patient registration, payment collections, patient checkout and appointment scheduling.
• Answer internal and external customer phone calls and direct messages to appropriate individuals. Ensure all documentation is complete in the Electronic Medical Record. Act as liaison between support services and other clinical divisions.
• Provide customer follow‑up and education to ensure participation in care, showing respect for their needs. Adjust communications to meet the customer’s needs, expectations, age, culture, and individual differences.

• Education:
  
  Technical Diploma in Medical Assisting.
• Experience:
  
  None required.
• Licensure:
  Medical Assistant Certification (CMA) in the State of Florida.
• Certification:
  American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
• Must be able to pass color‑blind testing to perform point‑of‑care tests requiring color change.
• Strong customer service skills including knowledge of recovery techniques.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Keyboarding skills.

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
• May occasionally lift or move objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the shift.
• May be exposed to environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Requires good communication with others to exchange information.
• Requires visual acuity and hand‑eye coordination to perform tasks.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond the county perimeter; personal vehicle may be required.

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results.

Schedule: Full‑time

Shift Times: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Paygrade: CMA

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care