Basic Life Support (BLS), Blood Pressure, Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, EMT-Paramedics, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Analysis, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Assistance, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Multilingual, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Oximetry, Phlebotomy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary Care, Regulations, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimen Collection, Team Player, Writing Skills
Works under the clinical supervision of the practice physician(s) and clinic supervisor/manager and is responsible for assisting the physicians in the practice. Assists in examination and treatment of patients, rooms patients and obtains information, measures vital signs (i.e.: pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximeter, pain level, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts/Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Also collects and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.
Estimated pay range for this position is $20.02 - $27.61 hour depending on experience.
Degrees:
- High School Diploma, Certificate of Attendance, Certificate of Completion, GED or equivalent training or experience required.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Paramedic.
- AAMA Certified Medical Assistant.
- Emergency Medical Technician.
- Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Basic Life Support.
- Registered Medical Assistant.
Additional Qualifications:
- Must have at least one of the above required licenses/certifications (MA, CNA, LPN, EMT, Paramedic).
- Medical Assistants with a Certificate or Diploma of Completion of a Medical Assistant training program hired after 7/1/16 or foreign Medical Doctor with a foreign medical doctor diploma hired after 5/1/17 will have up to 6 months from start of employment with BHSF to obtain Medical Assistant Certification.
- Effective 11/3/17, a Foreign Medical Doctor with a Foreign Medical Doctor Diploma will no longer be qualified to be hired in the Medical Assistant role.
- BLS required for all.
- For Primary Care Practices, EKG and Phlebotomy Certifications are also required for employees with the CNA license only.
- CNA, LPN, EMT license must be from Florida.
- Must be a professional, organized detail-oriented team player with effective interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
- Possesses compassionate demeanor, excellent customer service skills and high ethical standards.
- HIPAA/OSHA compliance required.
- Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment efficiently.
- Proficient in computer applications and typing skills.
- Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Knowledge of Health Care regulatory guidelines and Medical Terminology a plus.
Minimum Required Experience: less than 1 year
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