Medical Assistant - Edgar Price

About the role

MCR Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to work at the Edgar Price location in Bradenton, FL. This individual assures that services are administered utilizing professional standards with a strong focus on quality, timely care, and exceptional customer service under the direction of the medical provider. Assist in the maintenance of an environment conducive to the health, training, and well-being of peers and patients.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the time and attendance policy as written in the employee handbook
• Must be able to float to alternative locations as instructed by your supervisor with short notice and ensure adequate site coverage
• Responsible for providing vital signs, interviewing the patient/family, and charting
• Collaborates with healthcare providers in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the needs of the patients and peers
• Maintains positive effective communication with providers, supervisors, peers, and subordinates
• Ensures Provider's orders are directed to the various appropriate departments
• Knowledgeable / Assist providers as requested with exams, procedures, removal of sutures, etc.
• Completes medication and DME authorizations for patients in a timely manner
• Knowledgeable in walk-in triage and interventions regarding patient's age under the leadership of the Clinical Nurse Leader
• This individual may have to float to sites as needed at the direction of the Department Head or designee

Requirements

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with 1 – 2 years' experience preferred
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program required
• Submit proof of externship hours from an accredited program required
• Ability to verify graduation from an accredited school
• Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute Required
• Cardio Department ONLY: ACLS Certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health and Safety Institute Required
• Valid government or State ID