Certified Medical Assistant - For Pediatrics Office in Plantation - Plantation, Florida

Responsibilities

• Verify patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
• Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Counsel patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

Requirements

• Pediatric experience (required)
• Proven experience as a Medical Assistant
• Minimum one year of work as a Certified Medical Assistant
• Medical Assistant Certification (required)
• Ability to administer injections
• Experience with phlebotomy (preferred)
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
• Patience and presence of mind
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Prolonged sitting at a desk and computer work
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods
• Ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds
• Ability to assist with moving patients