Space Coast Health Center Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Department :
Space Coast Health Center

Schedule/Status:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Full-time

Standard Hours/Week:
40

General Description:

Under the direction of the Provider and Site Leader, assists Medical Licensed Provider in providing services to patients and caregivers. Provides educational and emotional support to patients under the guidance of the Medical Provider as directed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepares patients for formal assessment by obtaining vital signs, documenting and initiating patient’s history/complaint, memory testing, and performs other diagnostic tests and/or therapeutic treatments, as ordered.

2. Demonstrates commitment to Service Excellence by understanding the needs of the patients, their families, physicians and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated and thorough.

3. Assists the care provider in minor procedures. Maintains proper sterilization of correct equipment using accepted techniques. Maintains a neat an orderly exam area with supplies necessary.

4. Communicates to attending and referring physicians, nurse practitioners, and other patient care team members, as needed. Liaison between patient and Physician regarding clinical questions.

5. Orders medical supplies and maintains office inventory. Uses office fax and copier, EMR, scanner.

6. Follows SCHC protocol with sending patients for ordered ancillary testing and follow through.

7. Performs other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergency situations.

8. Attends and participates in mandatory meetings.

9. Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as pertains to the work area.

Requirements:
Formal Education:

• Vocational or other technical school, certification, training or apprenticeship required beyond high school.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years experience.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

• Registration by the American Medical Technologists, Certification as a Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants, or two years’ work experience.