Exciting opportunity to join our growing team in West Boca! We are a midsized Pediatric Multispecialty Center seeking a full time Medical Assistant, Monday-Friday.

This position is responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to pediatric providers in an office-based clinic setting. Involves frequent patient/parent interaction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Greets patients, in person or on the telephone; answers or refers inquiries.
Prepares patients for the health care visit. Including vitals (height, weight, BP, etc.), past medical history, and reason for visit/chief complaint.
Directs and/or accompanies patients to the examining room.

Records patient examination, treatment, and test results.
Assists health care providers during examinations.
Reviews and/or records medical history.
Prepares laboratory specimens.
Performs basic laboratory tests on the premises (as needed)
Administers medications on the premises.
Authorizes drug refills as directed, telephones prescriptions to pharmacies.
Provides medication and diet information and instructions, answers questions.

Arranges/Maintains examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment
Maintains inventory of stock & supplies and advises supervisor to place orders as needed.
Disposes contaminated supplies.
Sterilizes medical instruments.
Follows operating instructions; troubleshoots breakdowns.
Performs preventive maintenance; calls for repairs.

Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
Follows, and enforces standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
Maintains patient care information confidential.
Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
Enhances health care practice reputation.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, OR six months to one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, licenses and registrations:
- CMA (AAMA) Certified – not required but strongly preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - required
Computer skills required: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with EHR software strongly preferred.
Other skills required:
- Phlebotomy and basic laboratory skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner at all times.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies.
- Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures.
- Able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

JOB TYPE / WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time position
Standard Office hours, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Bilingual required

Competitive pay and a full benefits package, including 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

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