Medical Assistant - Primary Care - FT - Day - $2,500 Sign on Bonus - MRH - Aventura

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.

Responsibilities

Round with patients in practice to ensure Excellent Patient Experience is met; Under supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse, assist with performing patient assessments and treatments; Obtain and accurately document patient vital signs, height and weight, take brief history on current illness or injury, current medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information as appropriate; Activate My Chart Accounts where appropriate; Ensure Telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments and troubleshoot as needed; Follow-up on reported issues and assist with service recovery; Maintain equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning/disinfection per protocol, and troubleshooting; Maintain examination areas; Manage and facilitate all in-basket messages and patient phone calls; Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition; Document patient care provided; Provide discharge instructions and follow-up with patient as needed; Recognize and seek help in emergent situations; Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration; Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application and procedural tray/room set-up; Review patient charts to ensure imaging is available and all pertinent information to maximize appointment; Review/Document Social Determinants; Provide education/resources as needed.

Requirements

Accredited Program: Medical Assistant (Required); BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association; BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association; No prior work experience required; Can be graduate of an accredited EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or MA (Medical Assistant) Diploma program, possess Medical Assistant Registration or Medical Assistant Certification, or have six (6) months of patient care experience; Six (6) months of patient care experience in lieu of graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program; Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision; Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action; Employment contingent upon successful completion of a Level II Criminal History record check; Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

Benefits

$2,500 Sign on Bonus; Veteran's Preference