Medical Assistant - 136 Jup.

Medical Assistant

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education: Graduate from an accredited program for medical assistants with one year in a medical office setting preferred. If not a graduate from a medical assisting program, then three years of experience in a medical office setting is required.

Experience / Qualifications: Medical Assistance Certification preferred. Knowledge of the outpatient practice of medicine. Must have experience in medical assisting. Knowledge of medical practice, patient care skills, examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Must possess computer skills and customer service skills. Capable of making sound decisions. Detail oriented and self-motivated.

Position Summary: The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled specialist who assists the physician in all aspects of the medical practice under the direct responsibility of the physician. Responsibilities include assisting with the patient care management, executes administrative and clinical procedures and performs supervisory functions pertaining to position. Competency requires that the medical assistant adheres to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, and respond to emergencies and demonstrates professional characteristics.

Vital signs, preparing patients for examination, entering lab and imaging orders, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, updating patient medical records, answering phones, scheduling appointments, removing sutures and dressings, transmitting prescription refills, performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies: Establishing Relationships, Peer Support, Inspiring and Motivating Others, Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence, Acting with Integrity, Being a Champion for Change and Innovation, Communicating Effectively, Promoting Diversity and Inclusion.

Physical Requirements: Requires a full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Involves standing, walking, and sitting. Requires exposure to bodily fluids. Threshold Requirements: These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation TB/PPD Surveillance Program Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).