Bilingual Certified Medical Assistant (Pediatrics)

Certified Medical Assistant

At Palm Medical Centers, our patients have the peace of mind knowing that their health and well-being are our primary concerns. We give our health plan clients the confidence that their members are well taken care of. Every day, Palm Medical Centers delivers on its promise to bring value based, quality healthcare to our patients.

Job Description

Certified Medical Assistant - For Pediatrics Office in Plantation / Float also covers Tamarac office as needed.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Duties & 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 maintains 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.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

• Pediatric experience required.
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• The ability to administer injections.
• Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• Proven experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Minimum one year working as an Medical Assistant.
• Patience and presence of mind.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• May require prolonged period of standing, walking and bending
• Ability to move/lift up to 20 pounds at times
• Must be able to move/assist with moving patients

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Plantation, FL 33313: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Palm Medical Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Palm Medical Centers makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.