CMA Full-time
United Surgical Partners International, Inc

Medical Assistant

United Surgical Partners International, Inc Lauderdale Lakes, FL, US
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Medical Assistant FT 

 

The Surgery Center of Ft. Lauderdale is looking for an  Medical Assistant to join our dynamic team of healthcare professionals. If you thrive on working in a fast paced environment with an energetic team this is the place for you! Our mission is to provide first class surgical services to the local community in a safe, comfortable, welcoming environment…one in which we would be happy to treat our own families. 

 The Medical Assistant will be responsible for the following:

 

  • Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
  • Turn over Operating Room
  • Back-up Materials Manager with receiving, stocking, and all other necessary duties
  • Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
  • Coordinates clinical duties as assigned by RN.
  • Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
  • Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about surgery.
  • Schedules surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical center; verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
  • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
  • Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
  • Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
  • Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Required Skills:

Education/Experience

  • Applicants usually need a high school diploma or the equivalent. A certification as a medical assistant preferred.
  • Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  • Medical assistants deal with the public; therefore, they must be neat and well-groomed and have a courteous, pleasant manner.
  • Medical assistants must be able to put patients at ease and explain physicians' instructions.

 

 

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