Medical Assistant- Pediatric Multispecialty Office - West Palm Beach, United States - KIDZ MEDICAL SERVICE.

Description

Job Description

Job Description
Seeking a full-time medical assistant with experience working in a busy, multi-specialty medical practice setting. Patient reception/front desk experience preferred. Schedule is flexible, Monday-Friday.


Job Responsibilities:

The Medical Assistant performs both clinical and administrative duties that directly support efficient clinic flow, effective and safe clinic operations, and excellent patient experience

• The Medical Assistant supports patient care by taking medical histories, accurately capturing and documenting patient vital signs, requesting and updating patient medical records, filing communicating with patients, and providing documentation for patients or members of the healthcare team while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
• The Medical Assistant's primary responsibilities may vary based on state regulations
• Greet and escort patient to exam room, gather patient history, take and record vital signs, prepare patient for examination and document all information in patient medical record
• Support delivery of high-quality patient experience through excellent customer service and communication with patients, families and other care providers while ensuring a safe patient care environment
• Provide assistance to physician and/or advanced practice provider in preparing and conducting medical exams and office procedures under direct guidance and supervision of physician and advance practice provider
• Perform applicable medical procedures collect, and prepare laboratory specimens, administer injections/immunizations, and perform venipuncture, as allowed by state regulations
• Communicate information and instructions to patients as directed by physician, advanced practice provider, or nursing staff and ensure patient's understanding of the information
• Assist with scheduling of tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments, and communicate test results to patients
• Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required
• Respond to calls and requests for referrals and appointments, triage and process messages, and requests from patients, clinic staff, referring physicians and pharmacies
• Maintains patient files, records, and other information
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Efficient problem solver
• Strong knowledge of the medical language and health insurance plans
• A high school diploma or GED
• Previous medical office or receptionist experience
• Experience with computer programs, such as Microsoft Office

Must be bilingual (English/Spanish).