Medical Assistant - Full-time

Description Job Summary Assists in examinations and treatment of patient's care under the direction of the physician and/or clinician. Supports patient care management by performing various administrative functions. Address: 7800 SW 87th Ave # C350, Miami, FL 33173 Job Specific Duties * Answers telephones, routes calls, takes, and relays accurate phone messages. * Prepares and administers medications to patients as directed by provider. * For primary care Medical Assistants; prepares and administers immunizations to patients as directed by provider. * Communicates all significant changes in patient conditions or behavior to clinicians and physicians. * Ensures all medical record/patient charts contains necessary documentation for medical appointments. Completes charting, collects, and distributes medical record documents related to patient. * Gathers data for general information, special reports, contacting other employees, departments, agencies, and individuals for additional material. May prepare reports for provider approval. * Maintains/prepares billing charge and reconciliation, assist in completing claims forms, and answers patient questions in reference to payment status. * Runs reports for credit cards, super bills, and etc. Prepares final bookkeeping of assigned cash drawer and prepares and makes timely deposits. * Maintains a clean and orderly work area and patient rooms. * Operates and maintains equipment in proper working condition/order. Ensures medical supplies and inventory are maintained. * Performs and documents vital signs and measurements. Provides and documents patient and family education. * Assists physician with simple procedures and patient transport. Collects specimens and distributes to laboratory for results. * Prepares for patient visits by preparing /pulling charts, printing super bills, and informing physician and other clinical staff of changes in schedule. * Schedules appointments, diagnostic, therapeutic, verifies medical appointments, obtains and/or verify authorizations. * Processes medical documentation for office visit and follow-up with patient when required. * Serves as receptionist, conducts patient check-in, registration, collects fee for service/co-payments, and verifies referrals, insurance data, patient's address & other pertinent information. * Tracks all samples per policy before providing to patients to ensure proper coordination with physician orders or requests. * Enters electronic order for lab, x-ray and medication/prescriptions for provider review and approval in electronic medical record. * For primary care Medical Assistant: performs and manages labs as ordered by the medical doctor to ensure regulatory requirements. * Process refills as directed by provider and written protocols. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements * Possess one of the following: * Proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program * Nursing Degree: ASN, BSN * LPN license from Florida - must maintain certification active and in good standing throughout employment * Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license from Florida - must maintain certification active and in good standing throughout employment * Current Medical Assistant Certification: must maintain certification active and in good standing throughout employment * Certified Nursing Assistant (excluded in primary care sites) from Florida * Candidates who do not possess one of the above eligible degrees, licenses or certification requirements may still be considered if they meet one of the below: * Prior medical assistant experience in a physician practice and able to produce at least one of the above requirements within 6 months of hire * Candidate possesses 25+ years of experience of continuous medical assistant experience in a physician practice * American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * High School education or equivalent preferred. * 1 year of medical assistant experience preferred * Fluent in both English and Spanish highly preferred. * Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. * Basic computer and math skills. * Excellent patient management, customer service, and interpersonal skills. * 1-2 years of physician office experience preferred. * 1-2 years of experience coordinating clinical care for patients preferred. * Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. * Able to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills. * Able to float to various Primary Care Centers while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high-quality service. * Able to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Job: Nursing- Support (Clinical) Department: SFL PEDIATRICS-SOUTH DADE-3100-461014 Job Status: Professional