Medical Assistant Brain Inst. (Full Time, Days)
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
- Location
- Onsite (Miami, Florida)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the role
Nicklaus Children's Hospital seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinicians in a full-time, on-site capacity. The role involves performing clinical duties such as patient intake and vital sign monitoring, alongside clerical tasks like appointment scheduling and maintaining electronic medical records.
Skills
Patient Examination
Clinical Documentation
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Vital Signs Monitoring
Infection Control
Patient Intake
Customer Service
Interpersonal Skills
Medical Terminology
Basic Math Skills
Computer Literacy
Equipment Maintenance
Full job details
Job Summary
Assists in the examination and treatment of patients and performs miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of the physician and/or clinician. Responsible for various clinical and clerical duties.
Job Specific Duties
- Assists with front desk coverage and contacts parents to explain procedures (EEG, Sleep Lab) and confirm appointments. Confirms multidisciplinary clinic appointments.
- Communicates all significant changes (ex. seizure) in patient conditions or behavior to ARNP and physicians.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area and patient rooms utilizing gloves, masks, and appropriate equipment; follows infection control protocols during clinic in disinfecting/preparing patient room before each use.
- Maintains equipment in proper working condition/order. When equipment is not functioning, takes proper actions - labels machines, notifies clinician and places maintenance work order for patient safety.
- Performs and documents vital signs (i.e., temperature, B/P, Resp., etc.) and measurements (i.e., height, weight, head circumference etc.).
- Performs intake and documents any allergies, medication, and current presentation in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Documents, within the scope of practice, all electronic medical record (EMR) meaningful use required fields in an effort to optimize utilization.
- Conducts the Environment of Care rounds as assigned to ensure that clinical area meets inspection requirements of regulatory and accrediting agencies/bodies.
- Performs other clerical duties such as obtaining referrals, copying, scanning, filing, faxing and working on special projects as assigned by clinic coordinators and/or manager/director.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate of completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program and at least 5 years of Medical Assistant experience
(OR) Medical Assistant/Nursing degree from an accredited program and at least 5 years of Medical Assistant experience
(OR) Medical Assistant Certification maintained active and in good standing throughout employment and at least 3 years of Medical Assistant experience employment - American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High School education or equivalent preferred.
- Bilingual - English and Spanish preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Basic computer and math skills.
- Accuracy with calculating percentages for conversion.
- Excellent patient management, customer service, and interpersonal skills.