Medical Assistant PEDS

Medical Assistant PEDS# Medical Assistant PEDSHot Job Heart of Florida Health Center SOUTHWEST - Ocala, FL 34473## Description|  |  || --- | --- ||

Job Summary | || The Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of quality care to patients within the scope of practice defined by Heart of Florida Health Center. | || Qualifications and Requirements | ||
* High School diploma or equivalent  
* Current BLS Certificate from nationally recognized organizations that include hands-on skills verification. Online-only or non-recognized certifications are not accepted.  
* State of Florida MA/ CNA Certification preferred  
* Spanish fluency is desirable, but not essential.  
* Ability to effectively communicate and establish collaborative relationships with physicians, patients, clinic and administrative staff, and the public.  
* Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.  Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, and other sensitive materials and information.  
* One (1) year of medical office, clinic, or hospital experience is preferred.
* Minimum one (1) year of pediatric care experience.  
* The Medical Assistant works in a medical clinic environment, which is generally indoors in a climate-controlled environment. The working environment may change somewhat between locations. Medical Assistants will be assigned to a home location, however, location assignments will change from time to time and the Medical Assistant must be able to cover at any location, as assigned, either temporarily or on a long-term basis.

| || Essential Functions | ||  | ||
* Greets patients and visitors in a friendly, professional manner.  
* Understands that our patients are our priority and maintains a respectful, pleasant, and polite demeanor at all times.  
* Prepares pre-visit planning.  
* Complete all tasks as outlined in EMR (i.e., jellybeans).  
* Prepares examination and treatment room prior to and subsequent to provider examination.  
* Maintains equipment and supplies in the exam room.  
* Performs and records vital signs accurately.  
* Documents in vaccine, laboratory, and medication inventory logs, as well as records refrigerator and freezer temperatures as required  
* Maintains inventory of supplies and/or informs designated person of any supplies that are needed on a regular basis  
* Actively participates in daily care team huddles  
* Performs peak flow, hemoglobin, urine dipstick, Accu-Check, pulse oximeter, visual acuity, and other in-office procedures as indicated during triage according to policy/procedure.  
* Performs immunizations, injections, and lab draws as ordered by the provider.  
* Documents all required notes, including patient history completely and timely.  
* Interviews and records of medical history to include complete medication reconciliation at each visit.  
* Enters lab requests into the computer, and ensures that results are received in a timely manner.  
* Maintains quality and aseptic techniques using standard policies and procedures.  
* Performs quality control tests per established protocol.  
* Washes and prepares instruments for sterilization.  
* Follows OSHA and infection control policies and procedures.  
* Documents testing is done in the office in EMR for proper billing.  
* Enters laboratory requisitions and pap tests accurately. Maintain a log of waived tests.  
* Contacts patients to provide reports on completed tests.  
* Documents disclosures of protected health information.  
* Participates in care team huddles daily for efficient communication among the teams.  
* Maps lab results through Document Import to appropriate orders for provider review.  
* Obtains outside records for provider review.  
* Assists providers during procedures/exams as…