Medical Assistant

Job Description Job Description Specializes as a Medical Assistant. General purpose: Responsible for completing various medical/administrative -related tasks in support of the medical provider. Responsibilities: * Assisted with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checked in patients; assisted in obtaining patient histories; took vital signs; prepared charts; and assisted with medical examinations. * Maintains stocks of medical supplies as necessary in the exam rooms. * Interview patients and record information, including a week of pregnancy, if applicable, and document on patients' charts. * Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters. * Practices safety, environmental, and infection control methods. * Performs standing orders as approved by the department, policy, and procedures. * Prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients. * Works and completes tasks in the electronic medical record system promptly. * Translate when necessary. REQUIREMENTS * High School Diploma or equivalent. * Medical assistant certificate or training. * BLS/CPR Certification. * 0-3 years of experience in a related field. * Bilingual preferred (Spanish/Creole). This is a full-time position, minimum 40 hr./week required. Standard shift is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may be adjusted to start earlier or end later based on unit needs. Center is open on Saturdays, but Saturday assignments are scheduled in advance on a rotating basis. Miami Beach Community Health Center has 3 locations. You will be assigned a primary work location but will be asked to provide coverage at any of the three sites as needed. Please note the location addresses below. North Miami Center: 11645 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL. 33181 Stanley C. Myers Center: 710 Alton Rd., Miami Beach, FL. 33139 Beverly Press Center: st ST. Miami Beach, FL. 33141 Company Description Miami Beach Community Health Center (MBCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to serving a predominantly low-income population in North Miami and Miami Beach, FL. Our dedicated team of health professionals, administrators, and support staff is why we are an award-winning health center known for delivering exceptionally high-quality care. MBCHC is Joint Commission accredited for ambulatory care and laboratory services and certified as a Primary Care Medical Home. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has certified MBCHC at the highest level as a Patient-Centered Medical Home. We offer comprehensive services, including primary medical care, dental care, behavioral health, HIV care, vision care, pharmacy, transportation, and health insurance enrollment. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. MBCHC is a site approved by the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. We invite you to apply to join our challenging, dynamic, and innovative organization. Company Description Miami Beach Community Health Center (MBCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to serving a predominantly low-income population in North Miami and Miami Beach, FL. Our dedicated team of health professionals, administrators, and support staff is why we are an award-winning health center known for delivering exceptionally high-quality care. MBCHC is Joint Commission accredited for ambulatory care and laboratory services and certified as a Primary Care Medical Home. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has certified MBCHC at the highest level as a Patient-Centered Medical Home. \r \r We offer comprehensive services, including primary medical care, dental care, behavioral health, HIV care, vision care, pharmacy, transportation, and health insurance enrollment.\r \r We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. MBCHC is a site approved by the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. We invite you to apply to join our challenging, dynamic, and innovative organization.