Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

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NEEDED: Certified Medical Assistant

LOCATION: Tallahassee, FL 32301

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (40 hours per week)

QUALIFICATION:

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• Must have 2 years documented experience as a Medical Assistant.
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• Must have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant school or program.
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• Shall maintain current certification as a Medical Assistant in the State of Florida.
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• The contractor must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
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• The contractor must identify the individual selected to perform these services on behalf of the contractor at the time the quotation is submitted.
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• Failure to submit evidentiary documentation (resume) of education, qualifications, and certifications may result in elimination from consideration.
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JOB DUTIES:

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• Provide nursing care to include, taking and recording patient history, vital signs, making appointments, assisting Mid-Level Practitioners and physicians in clinical activities.
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• Perform venipuncture from patients for analysis or other medical purposes when necessary.
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• Collect and process urinalysis.
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• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
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• Ability and skill to operate EKG and laboratory equipment.
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• Knowledge of mental health disorders and must have the ability to screen for gross mood changes.
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• Ability to provide basic first aid, prevention care, and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses/injuries.
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• Properly triage sick-call complaints and refer to RN or APP as appropriate.
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• Perform duties as required but accept only those assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and licensure laws.
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• Operation of EKG machine, and other special medical apparatus and equipment within the HSU.
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• Will assist providers in the urgent care room when necessary.
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• General medical assistant duties.
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• Maintain supplies in all exam rooms.
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• Screening eye exams and assisting physicians and mid-level practitioners in minor surgical cases.
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• Maintain daily sick call list and place patient on call out as needed.
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• Other duties as assigned.
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BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions. 

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