Non-Certified Medical Assistant

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Non-Certified MA supports healthcare providers by assisting with patient examinations and performs a combination of clinical support and administrative duties—in-office testing and vital sign documentation—to ensure efficient patient flow, enhance patient experience, and maintain the overall functionality of the practice.

CORE ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Escort patients, measure and document vital signs, update medications, place lab orders, and print requisitions. Perform phlebotomy services if certified in phlebotomy. Prepare lab specimens and perform in-office tests as directed. Escort patients, measure and document vital signs, update medications, place lab orders, and print requisitions. Ensure all labs, reports, and patient information are available prior to appointments; obtain missing results from lab portals. Provide patient instructions, maintain stocked exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and coordinate equipment maintenance. Communicate patient readiness and clinical updates to providers; triage calls and messages efficiently. Perform genetic blood tests, complete required documentation, and assist with chart reviews, audits, and reporting. Perform other administrative, clinical, and patient care-related duties as assigned to support efficient clinic operations, including assisting with special projects, managing patient flow, and ensuring the accuracy of patient records. Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate from an accredited medical assisting school required. Minimum two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSE OR REGISTRATION

BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire. Phlebotomy certification preferred. RMA/CMA/CCMA required within one year of hire.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

Knowledge of caring for the acute and chronically ill patient. Knowledge of hemodynamics. Ability to work in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and chemo order entry software. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cancer Center of South Florida