Medical Assistant

Conviva Senior Primary Care Delray Beach, FL, US

Become a part of our caring community

As a Medical Assistant, you will be a part of the Clinical Care Team engaging with our patients to develop lifelong well-being and health. The Medical Assistant role makes a difference in the patient care we offer and assists physicians and other clinicians by providing a unique blend of skills and knowledge to carry out prescribed medical treatment. Medical Assistants are multiskilled health professionals responsible for performing administrative and clinical tasks in our primary care facilities while delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining positive patient engagement.

Job Functions

Perform pre-visit planning based on patient visit type
Manage the provider's schedule to ensure efficient workflow
Obtain and record medical history and vital signs
Room patients and healthcare providers with medical procedures and treatments
Perform specimen collection and point of care testing
Prepare and administer medications under the direction of healthcare providers
Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including documentation of HEDIS and Stars quality measures
Maintain established quality control standards.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required

Successful completion of MA school/training program or a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or 5+ years of experience and approval from Provider
High school diploma or equivalent
CPR Certified
This role is considered patient facing and is part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB

Preferred

Certified or Registered – (Arizona, Indiana, & South Carolina candidates require Medical Assistant Certification or Registration)
Phlebotomy experience• Medication/vaccine administration experience
1+ years MA experience
Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication

Interview Format – HireVue

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will use an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you about your relevant experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Alert: Conviva, a subsidiary of Humana, values personal identity protection. Please be aware that we will ask applicants being considered for an interview to provide a social security number, if it is not already on file. When required, Humana will send an email from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions to add the information into the application at Humana's secure website.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$43,000 - $56,200 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

About Conviva Senior Primary Care: Conviva Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. As part of Humana’s Primary Care Organization, which includes CenterWell Senior Primary Care, Conviva’s innovative, value-based approach means each patient gets the best care, when needed most, and for the lowest cost. We go beyond physical health – addressing the social, emotional, behavioral and financial needs that can impact our patients' well-being.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Share this job

Related Jobs

Medical Assistant - Float

ChenMed Davie, FL

$17 - $24.26 / hour

We’re unique. You should be, too. We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team. The Care Promoter 1, Float is an unlicensed medical professional cross-trained to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical centers running smoothly. The duties of Care Promoter1, Float vary from setting to setting, depending on the size, location and type. In addition to administrative duties, Care Promoters perform clinical duties under direct physician supervision in accordance with state medical practice acts. The Care Promoter1, Float supports our Physician-lead Care Teams that are focused on providing excellent and comprehensive primary care for a specific population of patients. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Measures and records patient vital signs; records patient interview and medical history. Catalogs and communicates patient needs to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel. Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patient. Observes patients and reports any changes in patient conditions to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel. Perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions. Collects phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic waived lab tests. Prepares and administers medications; changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures; uses CPR skills when necessary, all under physician supervision. Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments; practices OSHA safety standards; performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times. Processes patient phone messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as appropriate; calls patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for the physician. Upon physician approval and authorization, calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy. Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology; and follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct; authorized individuals will use the ChenMed Rx system to support physician medication dispensing. Provides health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices. Follows up with coached patients via weekly calls. Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies and procedures Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a heart of compassion and empathy towards our patients and families Exceptional oral and written communication skills, time management skills and organizational skills Ability to effectively collaborate and partner with team members, including physicians ,other clinicians, leaders, and staff Mindset focused on resolving problems for patients and achieving team goals Skilled in basic phone and computer operation Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software Ability and willingness to travel to local centers as needed for coverage Spoken and written fluency in English Flexible to work evening, weekends and/or holidays as needed EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA: High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) required Graduation from a nationally accredited Program in one of the following is required: Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician Program, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic A minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, EMT or Paramedic required BLS for Healthcare Providers required Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus EMR system experience preferred PAY RANGE: $17.0 - $24.26 Hourly The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS https://chenmed.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day. Current employees, if you want to apply to our internal career site, please click HERE Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply #LI-Onsite

Medical Assistant 3

University of Miami Health System Plantation, FL

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Ortho Sports Medicine is currently seeking a full time Medical Assistant 3 to work in Plantation, FL. The Medical Assistant (MA) 3 will perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA 3 shall assist patients’ healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA 3 provides hands-on care to patients while adhering to regulatory requirements, standards of care, and institutional policies and procedures, under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician. The physician in charge may delegate the tasks to oversee the MA 3 to a Nurse or Designee in charge of the unit/clinic. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Utilizes creative methods to support patient’s individual needs and respect patient’s spiritual beliefs, faith, and practices. 2. Establishes a trusting relationship by creating and maintaining a conducive climate for healing by being authentically present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts, providing emotional support. 3. Prioritizes and integrates multiple requests and work expectations by performing tasks appropriately, in a timely manner safely and professionally. Communicates clearly and in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members. Seeks assistance when needed. 4. Contributes to team building by participating in unit/clinic programs and meetings. Commits to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills. Learns and utilizes available technology resources for communication, documentation, and locating pertinent information regarding clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments. 5. Attains educational knowledge and competencies that reflects current clinical practice skills. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and is responsible for his/her own professional development and maintenance of knowledge regarding the patient population and assignments. 6. Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 7. Performs professionally within their clinical scope of practice skills utilizing State, Federal, and University of Miami’s standards, guidelines, relevant statues, rules, and regulations. Incorporates protocols and standards of care into daily practice. 8. Accepts and provides focused constructive feedback and guidance with loving kindness in a manner that provides growth and maintains self-esteem. 9. Abides by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information. 10. Assists providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam room with proper supplies, instruments, and materials, as directed. 11. Understands the importance of medical and surgical asepsis. Prepares patients for physician’s care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures. 12. Perform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient’s medical record. 13. Cleans and/or sterilizes medical instruments while observing principles of sterile technique. Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for laboratory work. 14. Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation. Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies, and assists in performing clerical duties. 15. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. 16. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. Important Note: Medical Assistants 3 (MA 3) working in Hospital-based units will not perform any type of medication administration. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license Certification and Licensing: Approved MA Certifications : CMA- Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)® RMA- Registered Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists (AMT) CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant- National Healthcare Association (NHA) NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant (NHA - NCCT) NRCMA - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP) Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required Additional certificates of completion: Active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers HIV & AIDS Certification: Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continue Education (CE) Certification Department Specific Functions Medical assistant will be the lead clinical staff at the Department of Orthopaedics Plantation satellite location. The following sections captures specific duties and responsibilities required for this job. Reasonable accommodations must be attained for the development of skills and competency. Maintain a weekly log of Uhealth medical assistants’ assignments and a daily checklist of exam rooms being fully stocked with supplies that are needed for the orthopedic faculty to treat patients. The log should have the names of assigned medical assistants to the certain rooms that they are responsible for in the orthopedic unit. Provide the Sr. Practice manager with a weekly calendar of the staff that will be working in the specific unit to make sure that we have sufficient coverage. The Medical assistant 3 will be responsible for ordering and making sure we have sufficient stock of the medications such as lidocaine, synvosic, monovisc, PRP, celestone, dexamethasone, bupivacaine and kenalog for the orthopedic unit and pods. Also maintain the DME accurate log of the orthopedic DME that we have in stock. Enter the radiology x-ray charges. Order medical supplies from different vendors in workday. The medical assistant will also take used orthopedic tools up to the operating room to be sterilized by central sterilization team at Uhealth towers. The medical assistant 3 will also learn how to schedule and view appointments in Uchart to confirm patient's appointments. Also, will be responsible for training new employees that are hired in the role of medical assistants for the orthopedic department. Specific functions are competency based. Physician shall sign-off status of completion jointly with the nurse or designee in charge of the unit. #ED-LI1 The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

Medical Assistant 2 - Orthopaedics

University of Miami Health System Plantation, FL

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Orthopaedics has an exciting opportunity for a full time Medical Assistant 2 to work in Plantation, FL. The Medical Assistant (MA) 2 will perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA 2 shall assist patients’ healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA 2 provides hands-on care to patients while adhering to regulatory requirements, standards of care, and institutional policies and procedures, under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician. The physician in charge may delegate the tasks to oversee the MA 2 to a Nurse or Designee in charge of the unit/clinic. The MA 2 shall adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism. The MA 2 provides care within the philosophy, mission, vision, and values, as well as within the policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing and the University of Miami. As a professional, monitors the quality of care provided and nurtures a compassionate and healing environment. The MA 2 works directly with the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Designee in charge of the Unit or Clinic to ensure a safe delivery of care that supports the UHealth mission. The MA shall adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism. The MA provides care within the philosophy, mission, vision, and values, as well as within the policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing and the University of Miami. As a professional, monitors the quality of care provided and nurtures a compassionate and healing environment. The MA works directly with the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Designee in charge of the Unit or Clinic to ensure a safe delivery of care that supports the UHealth mission. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Utilizes creative methods to support patient’s individual needs and respect patient’s spiritual beliefs, faith, and practices. 2. Establishes a trusting relationship by creating and maintaining a conducive climate for healing by being authentically present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts, providing emotional support. 3. Prioritizes and integrates multiple requests and work expectations by performing tasks appropriately, in a timely manner safely and professionally. Communicates clearly and in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members. Seeks assistance when needed. 4. Contributes to team building by participating in unit/clinic programs and meetings. Commits to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills. Learns and utilizes available technology resources for communication, documentation, and locating pertinent information regarding clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments. 5. Attains educational knowledge and competencies that reflects current clinical practice skills. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and is responsible for his/her own professional development and maintenance of knowledge regarding the patient population and assignments. 6. Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 7. Performs professionally within their clinical scope of practice skills utilizing State, Federal, and University of Miami’s standards, guidelines, relevant statues, rules, and regulations. Incorporates protocols and standards of care into daily practice. 8. Accepts and provides focused constructive feedback and guidance with loving kindness in a manner that provides growth and maintains self-esteem. 9. Abides by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information. 10. Assists providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam room with proper supplies, instruments, and materials, as directed. 11. Understands the importance of medical and surgical asepsis. Prepares patients for physician’s care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures. 12. Perform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient’s medical record. 13. Cleans and/or sterilizes medical instruments while observing principles of sterile technique. Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for laboratory work. 14. Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation. Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies, and assists in performing clerical duties. 15. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license Certification and Licensing: Approved MA Certifications : CMA- Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)® RMA- Registered Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists (AMT) CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant- National Healthcare Association (NHA) NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant (NHA - NCCT) NRCMA - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP) Additional certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers HIV & AIDS Certification: Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continue Education (CE) Certification Florida: HIV/AIDS Training for Healthcare Professionals Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. - Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM Department Specific Functions 1. May require travel to multiple clinic sites throughout the week. 2. Maintains high level of customer service. Excellent patient relations are an essential component of this position. 3. Provides clinical support to physicians and other medical providers. Assists with minor procedures as needed. Also assists with medication, medical supplies and equipment as needed. 4. Removes sutures/staples, assists in wound care under the direct supervision of a physician. 5. Assesses, applies, and removes casts, splints, and other orthopaedic devices if necessary. 6. Coordinates patient flow in/out of the pod with the goal of and emphasis on minimizing waiting time for the patients. 7. Prepares patient (provides gowns, assists patient), area, and medications for procedures. 8. Maintains exam rooms and cast room fully stocked and ensures that rooms are cleaned after each patient. Uses, maintains and cleans medical equipment. 9. Obtains authorizations for special procedures, etc. from insurance companies. Labels, processes and ships aspirations and needle biopsies. 10. Assists physician in obtaining pertinent medical information from the patient and is always readily available to the physician throughout the examination to facilitate the management of patient care. 11. Handles all medical emergencies in a timely and competent manner always putting patients’ safety first. 12. Receives and records requests from patients by telephone (medication refills, referral requests, lab results, medical advice, etc.). 13. Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor. #ED-LI1 The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

Medical Assistant-Per Diem-Plantation, FL

PM Pediatric Care Plantation, FL

$17 - $27 / hour

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Summary The Medical Assistant is responsible for all departmental functions aligned with the mission, vision, and goals of PM Pediatrics. The Medical Assistant roles is an opportunity for a pediatric medical assistant to apply their skills in a pediatric urgent care setting and assist with primary patient care based on individual patient needs within their scope of practice under the physician’s direct supervision. This position maintains effective working relationships with all customers, including patients/families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors. Description Job Responsibilities: Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations Greet and register patients as they arrive Obtain medical history, patient vital signs, and intake Prepare patients for X-rays Perform and document routine labs, such as throat and urine cultures (venipuncture experience preferred) Irrigate and assist with wounds Assist in performing quality control testing in the lab Be an integral part of the patient care team and assist with patient care within the scope of practice Keep exam rooms and front reception stocked with adequate supplies Maintain order and cleanliness of the waiting room area Practice standard safety practices and precautions Help patients in distress by responding to emergencies and notifying medical team (nurse, urgent care tech, and physician) Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to management team Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and challenging requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments Assistant patients with complaints and taking an active role in service recovery when needed Perform other duties as needed including apply splints and assisting the nurse and/or provider in other medical procedures Provide exceptional customer services Qualifications High school diploma or GED Prior experience and/or education as a Medical Assistant Knowledge or EKG placement and processing in children Ability to obtain laboratory tests via nasal swab, and venipuncture Demonstrate a professional and friendly demeanor Strong communications and organizational skills Prior pediatric experience Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment Comfortable with computers, Microsoft Office Suite Willing to learn medical software Experience with medical records preferred Compensation: $17 - $27/hour The salary/rate range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary/rate for this role. Please note that actual salaries/rates may vary within this range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and based on experience and qualifications. EEO Statement PM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Medical Assistant - Davie (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System Fort Lauderdale, FL

Description Job Summary Assists in examinations and treatment of patient's care under the direction of the physician and/or clinician. Supports patient care management by performing various administrative functions. Job Specific Duties Answers telephones, routes calls, takes, and relays accurate phone messages. Prepares and administers medications to patients as directed by provider. For primary care Medical Assistants; prepares and administers immunizations to patients as directed by provider. Communicates all significant changes in patient conditions or behavior to clinicians and physicians. Ensures all medical record/patient charts contains necessary documentation for medical appointments. Completes charting, collects, and distributes medical record documents related to patient. Gathers data for general information, special reports, contacting other employees, departments, agencies, and individuals for additional material. May prepare reports for provider approval. Maintains/prepares billing charge and reconciliation, assist in completing claims forms, and answers patient questions in reference to payment status. Runs reports for credit cards, super bills, and etc. Prepares final bookkeeping of assigned cash drawer and prepares and makes timely deposits. Maintains a clean and orderly work area and patient rooms. Operates and maintains equipment in proper working condition/order. Ensures medical supplies and inventory are maintained. Performs and documents vital signs and measurements. Provides and documents patient and family education. Assists physician with procedures and patient transport. Collects specimens and distributes to laboratory for results. Prepares for patient visits by preparing /pulling charts, printing super bills, and informing physician and other clinical staff of changes in schedule. Schedules appointments, diagnostic, therapeutic, verifies medical appointments, obtains and/or verify authorizations. Processes medical documentation for office visit and follow-up with patient when required. Serves as receptionist, conducts patient check-in, registration, collects fee for service/co-payments, and verifies referrals, insurance data, patient’s address & other pertinent information. Tracks all samples per policy before providing to patients to ensure proper coordination with physician orders or requests. Enters electronic order for lab, x-ray and medication/prescriptions for provider review and approval in electronic medical record. For primary care only: the medical assistants will perform and manage labs as ordered by the medical doctor to ensure regulatory requirements. Process refills as directed by provider and written protocols. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements Posses one of the following: Proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program Nursing Degree: ASN, BSN LPN license from Florida - must maintain certification active and in good standing throughout employment Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license from Florida - must maintain certification active and in good standing throughout employment Current Medical Assistant Certification: must maintain certification active and in good standing throughout employment Certified Nursing Assistant (excluded in primary care sites) from Florida Must have a minimum of 3 years of Medical Assistant experience and current Medical Assistant Certification (OR) must have a minimum of 5 years of medical assistant experience and at least one of the above required licenses/certifications (CNA, LPN, EMT, Paramedic) or proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities High School education or equivalent preferred. Fluent in both English and Spanish highly preferred. Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Basic computer and math skills. Excellent patient management, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills Able to float to various Primary Care Centers while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high-quality service Able to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Job: Nursing- Support (Clinical) Department: NCPS FCLTY DAVIE-3100-416001 Job Status: Professional