Medical Assistant 1, BHMG Ortho - Coral Gables, $3000 Bonus, FT, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence.

About the Role

Works under the clinical supervision of the practice physician(s) and office manager and is responsible for assisting the physicians in the practice. Assists in examination and treatment of patients, interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e.: pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients charts. Also draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in examination and treatment of patients
• Interview patients and measure vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
• Record information on patients' charts
• Draw and collect blood samples from patients
• Prepare specimens for laboratory analysis

Requirements

• High School Diploma, Certificate, GED, Training, or Experience
• One of the following licenses/certifications:
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Registered Medical Assistant
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
• For Primary Care Practices, EKG and Phlebotomy Certifications are also required for employees with the CNA license only
• CNA, LPN, EMT license must be from Florida
• Medical Assistants with a Certificate or Diploma of Completion of a Medical Assistant training program hired after 7/1/16 or foreign Medical Doctor with a foreign medical doctor diploma hired after 5/1/17 will have up to 6 months from start of employment with BHSF to obtain Medical Assistant Certification
• Effective 11/3/17, a Foreign Medical Doctor with a Foreign Medical Doctor Diploma will no longer be qualified to be hired in the Medical Assistant role
• Professional, organized, and detail-oriented team player with effective interpersonal communication skills and excellent customer service skills
• Compassionate demeanor and high ethical standards
• HIPAA/OSHA compliance required
• Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, co-workers, and practice manager
• Bilingual preferred
• Minimum required experience: Less than 1 year

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• Wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement

Pay

Estimated pay range for this position is $20.02 - $26.03 per hour depending on experience.