Medical Assistant 2, Primary Care

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $3,000

Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 24,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies.

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 we’re all in for helping you be your best.

Description:

Works under the clinical supervision of the practice physician(s) and clinic supervisor/manager and is responsible for assisting the physicians in the practice. Assists in examination and treatment of patients, rooms patients and obtains information, measures vital signs (i.e.: pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximeter, pain level, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts/Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Also collects and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. Serves as a mentor and helps train new medical assistants regularly and consistently. Estimated pay range for this position is $18.05 - $23.47 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma, Certificate of Attendance, Certificate of Completion, GED or equivalent training or experience required. Licenses & Certifications: Licensed Practical Nurse Paramedic AAMA Certified Medical Assistant Emergency Medical Technician Certified Nursing Assistant Basic Life Support Registered Medical Assistant 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.