Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

By joining I & B Medical Associates practice as a Medical Assistant, you will enjoy a fulfilling career unlike any other and will play a vital role in changing the lives of our patients.

As a company, we are making a difference in the lives of seniors and the health care system overall.

• Measures and records patient vital signs; records patient interview and medical history.
• Catalogs and communicates patient needs to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patient.
• Observes patients and reports any changes in patient conditions to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
• Perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions. Collects phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic waived lab tests.
• Prepares and administers medications; changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures; uses CPR skills when necessary, all under physician supervision.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments; practices OSHA safety standards; performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Processes patient phone messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as appropriate; calls patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for the physician.
• Provides health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices. Follows up with coached patients via weekly calls.
• Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a heart of compassion and empathy towards our patients and families
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, time management skills and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate and partner with team members, including physicians and other clinicians, front desk staff, and Managers
• Mindset focused on resolving problems for patients and achieving team goals
• Knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies and procedures
• Skilled in basic phone and computer operation
• Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
• Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software
• Spoken and written fluency in English & Spanish

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Pompano Beach, FL 33060 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pompano Beach, FL 33060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person