Medical Assistant - Tamarac, United States - Cano Health
Description
It's rewarding to be on a team of people that truly believe in making an impact
We are committed to building the best primary care environment for patients and are seeking healthcare enthusiasts to join us.
Performs a variety of clinical and clerical tasks in an outpatient examining room setting under the direction of a registered nurse and/or physician.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests/vitals; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary. Draw blood if necessary.
- Provide support and assistance as needed regarding patient care such as transfers/mobility, activities of daily living including but not excluding assistance with hygiene and toileting while patient is at the medical center.
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
- Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Assist Quality department with tracking patient gaps to ensure HEDIS standards are met.
- Medical Assistant need to be able to perform a variety procedure in daily basis such as:
- IM / SC injections.
- Blood Venipuncture
- Medical assistant must be able to manage a variety of machines used on centers such as and no limited to:
- Fingerstick glucose test, Urine dipstick test, Eye exams, Rapid strep, Spirometry, PT/INR test, EKG exam, Nebulizer Treatment.
- Assist Physicians with: Ear lavage, wound care, pap smears.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- No supervisory responsibilities.
- Medical Assistant Diploma and/or obtained from an accredited provider is a plus.
- CPR or BLS for the Healthcare Provider certificate issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- A High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required.
- At least two (2) years of experience as a Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist or in additional areas of patient health care in a clinical setting.
Required/Preferred
Education Level
Discipline
Required
High School
Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies
- Skilled at developing a good rapport with patients
- Flexible regarding working patterns
- Good knowledge of prescribed medications and their effects
- Profound knowledge to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to administer telephone calls with etiquette
This position works under usual office conditions.
The employee is required to work at a personal computer as well as be on the phone for extended periods of time.
Must be able to stand, sit, walk and occasionally climb. The incumbent must be able to work extended and flexible hours and weekends as needed. Physical demands include ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Work Conditions
Must be able to perform essential functions such as typing, standing, sitting, stooping, and occasionally climbing
Travel Requirements
Amount of Expected Travel
Details
Yes
0-25%
Work will involve some driving/traveling to assigned clinics.
Tools & Equipment Used
Disclaimer
The duties and responsibilities described above are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within
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