Certified Medical Assistant Urgent Care
About the role
Joining AdventHealth is about extending the healing ministry of Christ. We believe in the wholeness of each person and serve to uplift them in body, mind, and spirit.
Responsibilities
- Create and own the patient experience
- Perform and document all procedures and assessments legibly and in accordance with department policy
- Absess patients during clinical check-in, document pertinent medical information and vital signs, and evaluate for signs of abuse or neglect using age-specific guidelines
- Administer treatments, medications, and follow-up assessments as ordered by the provider, verifying as needed, and respond appropriately in clinical emergencies and triage situations
- Conduct diagnostic and occupational medicine testing, including EKG, spirometry, audiometry, titmus, and pulse oximetry, and complete forensic testing collections per DOT and state guidelines
- Complete check-out duties and relay instructions and care information to patients or their families
- Perform required Quality Control checklist to ensure patient safety
- Follow CDC guidelines, infection prevention practices, use PPE appropriately, perform hand washing according to policy, and adhere to safety regulations
- Participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives
- Train newly hired clinical staff as needed
- Provide excellent customer service to patients and visitors
Requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of general medical assistant practices
- Demonstrated ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements
- Ability to operate a computer, copier, fax and scanner
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and others of diverse backgrounds
- Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast pace, high patient volume environment
- Strong critical thinking skills
Qualifications
- High School Grad or Equiv
- 1+ related work experience or graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with completion of externship
- 6 months relevant experience within an AdventHealth facility
- Previous MA experience
- Previous urgent care / ED experience
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of general medical assistant practices
- Demonstrated ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements
- Ability to operate a computer, copier, fax and scanner
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and others of diverse backgrounds
- Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast pace, high patient volume environment
- Strong critical thinking skills
Benefits
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off from Day One
- 403-B Retirement Plan
- 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Career Development
- Whole Person Well-being Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Pet Benefits
Schedule
Schedule: Full Time Shift: Requires full availability weekdays 8am-8pm, and weekends 8am-5pm. A Sample 2-week Schedule Would Look Like This Week A: Mon & Tues 8am-8pm, Fri 2pm-8pm, Sat 8am-5pm (the next day *Sunday* starts Week B)Week B: Sun 8am-5pm, Wed & Thurs 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-2pm (Sat/Sun off)
Pay
Pay Range: $17.11 - $27.38
Physical Requirements
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Background Screening Requirement
Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.