Medical Assistant - Beach Clinic

Certified Medical Assistant

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team at the Beaches office. The position is full-time with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401K retirement plan.

Location: 1577 Roberts Dr., Suite 225, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Schedule: Monday- Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with orthopedic physicians and physician assistants to coordinate the care and needs of patients.
• Assist with clerical duties such as completing forms and charting.
• Check physician schedules and prepare charts for needed test results.
• Organize patient flow to keep physician on schedule.
• Assist patients to exam room, collect patient history, and conduct screening per physician guidelines.
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Answer patient phone calls and give instructions at the direction of the physician.
• Document phone calls and prescription refills.
• Maintain clean exam rooms and instruments following infection control guidelines.
• Follow bio-hazardous waste standards.
• Restock exam rooms and maintain medical supplies.
• Follow universal precautions when assisting with patient care.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
• Clerical and computer duties are required to complete forms and charting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Valid Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA), CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA are preferred.
• Valid CPR certification.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1-2 years Medical Assistant experience.
• Orthopaedic experience a plus.
• Proficiency with triaging patient care issues.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinic.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and safety guidelines/regulations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Computer proficient.

Working Conditions

Fast paced orthopedic medical practice environment. Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking and sitting.
• Requires pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.
• Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients when required.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.