Medical Assistant

BayCare Health System Palm Harbor, FL, US

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Medical Assistant or LPN who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. BayCare’s top priority is the health and well-being of our communities as Tampa Bay's leading multi-specialty group with more than 600 providers practicing 45 specialties in over 175 outpatient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and west central Florida regions.

Position Details

Location: Palm Harbor West Medical Center
Status: Full Time (non-exempt)
Shift: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday through Friday

BayCare is all about making the most of your life and loving your career. BayCare provides an array of benefits to help you meet the daily challenges of balancing all aspects of your life and career goals.

Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k match and additional yearly contribution
Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
Community discounts and more

AND the Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

The Medical Assistant / LPN Is Responsible For

Responsible for patient histories, routine lab procedures and preparation of specimens for transport to the lab
Follows up on test orders and reports results to provider and patient, provides and maintains patient education materials, maintains medical equipment, and orders clinical supplies
Creates and maintains patient electronic medical record (EMR)
Complies with all applicable regulatory agency regulations
Performs other duties as assigned

Required

Certification and Licensure:

BLS (Basic Life Support) and
Approved Medical Assistant Certification required within 6 months of hire date or proof of active license/certification
Or one of the following:

EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician);
Paramedic
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

If you are not a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, NREMT, FL licensed EMT, FL licensed Paramedic or Florida Licensed Practical Nurse, and you are hired for this position, you acknowledge the requirement to obtain your Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA from AMT, NRMA or NRCMA), test within 90 days of employment and pass within 6 months of employment. Failure to obtain certification will result in termination of employment.

Education

Required High School or Equivalent
Preferred Technical Medical Assistant

Experience

Preferred 2 years Medical Assistant

Skills For Success

Clinical skills appropriate to position
Administrative and clerical skills
Work independently and with a team
Customer service and critical thinking skills
Equipment use and maintenance appropriate for position
Organizational and time management skills
Computer skills appropriate to position
Medical terminology use and understanding
Written and verbal communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

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