Medical Assistant - Vascular Surgery - FT Days - MHW - Pembroke Pines

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

Responsibilities

Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition; Documents patient care provided; Provides discharge instructions and follows-up with patient as needed; Recognizes and seeks help in emergent situations; Reviews/Documents Social Determinants; Provides education/resources as needed; Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration; Activates My Chart Accounts where appropriate; Ensures Telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments and troubleshoots as needed; Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application and procedural tray/room set-up; Assists with performing patient assessments and treatments under supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse; Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, height and weight, takes brief history, medications, allergies, screenings, and other pertinent information; Rounds with patients in practice to ensure Excellent Patient Experience is met; Manages and facilitates all in-basket messages and patient phone calls; Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning/disinfection per protocol, and troubleshooting; Maintains examination areas; Follows-up on reported issues and assists with service recovery; Reviews patient charts to ensure imaging is available and all pertinent information to maximize appointment

Requirements

Accredited Program; BLS American Heart E-Card, BLS American Heart RQI E-Card, BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard, BLS Certification Grace, or BLS Cert Red Cross; No prior work experience required; Graduate of accredited EMT or MA Diploma program, possess Medical Assistant Registration or Medical Assistant Certification, or six (6) months of patient care experience; Critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision; Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action