Medical Assistant 1, PC Homestead - Office I, FT, VARIES - Homestead, Florida - CMA

Company: Baptist Health South Florida
Location: Homestead
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Medical Assistant 1, PC Homestead - Office I, FT, VARIES - Homestead, FloridaBaptist Health South Florida is once again one of the 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For! This is the 21st time Baptist Health has been recognized on the list. We have also been recognized for being among the best healthcare providers in the nation by U.S. News & World Reports in its 2020-2021 Best Hospitals and have been honored as one of PEOPLE's 2020 50 Companies that Care by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work.Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with more than 23,000 employees working across 11 hospital campuses and more than 100 outpatient facilities throughout Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. In 2016 we welcomed the newest weapon in the fight against cancer, the world-class Miami Cancer Institute and proton therapy center.Everything we do at Baptist Health, we do to the best of our ability. That includes supporting our team with extensive training programs, millions of dollars in tuition assistance, comprehensive benefits and more. Working within our award-winning culture means getting the respect and support you need to do your best work ever. Find out why this is the best place to be your best!Description:
Proficient at assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician(s) and office manager. Responsible for assisting physicians in the examination and treatment of patients including patient interviews, measures vital signs (i.e.: pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records patient information accurately and appropriately in EMR and/or patients' charts. Also draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.Qualifications:Degrees:
High School,Cert,GED,Trn,Exper

Licenses & Certifications:
Paramedic
Licensed Practical Nurse
Certified Medical Assistant
Emergency Medical Technician
Certified Nursing Assistant
Registered Medical Assistant
Basic Life Support

Additional Qualifications:
Must have at least one of the above 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. 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. 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. Must be a professional, organized detail-oriented team player with effective interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written). Possesses 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.

Minimum Required Experience:EOE

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