Medical Assistant, Primary Care South Miami, $3000 Bonus, Full Time, shift varies

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

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients
• Interviews patients
• Makes vital signs measurements (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
• Records information on patients charts
• Draws and collects blood samples from patients
• Prepares specimens for laboratory analysis

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Paramedic
• AAMA Certified Medical Assistant
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Basic Life Support

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Certificate of Attendance, Certificate of Completion, GED or equivalent training or experience required
• Must have at least one of the following required licenses/certifications (MA, CNA, LPN, EMT, Paramedic)
• 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
• BLS required for all
• 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
• Professional, organized detail-oriented team player with effective interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
• Compassionate demeanor, excellent customer service skills and high ethical standards
• HIPAA/OSHA compliance required
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment efficiently
• Proficient in computer applications and typing skills
• Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
• Bilingual preferred
• Knowledge of Health Care regulatory guidelines and Medical Terminology a plus

Additional Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience required

Pay

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

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A 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
• And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.