Medical Assistant - Full Time - Days

About the role

Jupiter Medical Center is a leading health care provider in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, known for its high ratings in safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. The hospital is the only one in the region to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination
• Enters lab and imaging orders
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens
• Updates patient medical records
• Answers phones
• Schedules appointments
• Removes sutures and dressings
• Transmits prescription refills
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program for medical assistants (preferred), or three years experience in a medical office setting
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
• MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CERTIFICATION preferred
• Knowledge of the outpatient practice of medicine
• Experience in medical assisting
• Knowledge of medical practice, patient care skills, examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Computer skills and customer service skills
• Capable of making sound decisions
• Detail oriented and self motivated

Team Member Competencies

• Establishing Relationships
• Peer Support
• Inspiring and Motivating Others
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence
• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Developing all-inclusive groups
• Treating all people with dignity and respect
• Challenging bias and intolerance

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for long periods of time
• Stooping, bending, standing, and stretching
• Manual dexterity for typing and computer data entry
• Able to work under a stressful environment
• Work independently
• Capable of making sound decisions
• Be detail oriented
• Alert
• Self-motivated

Threshold Requirements

• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements
• In-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s)