Medical Assistant, On Call, Variable Shifts

UHealth Jackson Urgent Care Doral Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Urgent Care Doral Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136 Shift details: On Call, Variable Shifts About U Health Jackson Urgent Care Doral Whether you live, work, or play in Doral, you can take advantage of the fast, convenient care at UHealth Jackson Urgent Care. We always have board-certified doctors from UHealth—the University of Miami Health System on site at each of our centers to provide expert care when you need it. We'll see you quickly and can usually have you diagnosed, treated, and on your way in an hour or less. Summary Medical Assistant performs specialized work in inpatient or ambulatory care settings. Emphasis of the work is on assisting providers, nurse managers and Case Manager in the examination and treatment of patients and performing a variety of related clerical tasks. Responsibilities Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to): Using computer applicationsAnswering telephonesWelcoming patientsUpdating and filing patient medical recordsCoding and filling out insurance formsScheduling appointments Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory servicesHandling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping Clinical Duties (may Include But Not Limited To) Taking medical historiesPreparing patients for examination Assisting the physician during exams and certain proceduresCollecting and preparing laboratory specimensPerforming basic laboratory testsDrawing bloodTaking electrocardiogramsMay perform other advanced clinical duties under direction and supervision of a nurse or a physician, as needed based on assigned unitDemonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise) Performs all other related job duties as assigned Experience Generally, requires 0 to 3 years of related experience. Education Graduation from an approved Medical Assistant school is required. Skill Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the clinical area. Credentials Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologies preferred. American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment. Unit Specific Credential American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment. Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.