Medical Assistant- Floaters
Company: FoundCare Inc
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: August 6, 2022
Job Description:
Job Description Medical Assistant- Certified Bilingual - Creole
& SpanishPrimary Purpose:Perform administrative and certain
clinical duties under the direction of the RN Supervisor.
Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments,
maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance
purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital
signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination,
drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by
physician.Essential Job Functions
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and
information such as test results in medical records.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the
rooms neat and clean.
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure
their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to
pharmacies.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated
supplies.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a
physician
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the
physician
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and
physicians' instructions to patients
- Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them
instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving
injections or removing sutures
- Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the
specimens, and prepare them for testing
- Assist with agency fundraising activities as requested,
including promoting events, selling tickets, soliciting donations,
and other tasks to support events
- Perform other duties as assignedRequired Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities
- Knowledge of handling administrative tasks and the information
and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries,
diseases, and deformities.
- Ability to orally communicate effectively with others, with or
without the use of an interpreter
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing using the English
language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or
services
- Ability to review, understand, and apply concepts presented in
training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature
- Clear understanding that FoundCare provides information on
educating individuals about safer sex practices, which could
include but not be limited to exposure to explicit language,
explicit printed material, and descriptions of explicit sexual
activities, as part of the agency's mission in the prevention and
transmission of HIV diseaseMinimum QualificationsMust be able to
travel to all FoundCare sites and provide service
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program required
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- Must present original /certified copy of certification
- Possess 1 to 2 years' office/clerical skills.
- Ability to interact and work with diverse populations.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25
pounds.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Previous experience in a patient care setting
- Possess superior organizational, interpersonal, written/verbal
communication skills. PC Proficient
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS issues as indicated by experience working
in AIDS-related field, or with related social/medical problems in a
community setting.
- Flexible schedule, allowing for weekends or evenings as
needed
- Bilingual English& Creole required
- Must have flexibility to work alternating Saturdays.Physical
Requirements
- Ability to endure short, intermittent, and/or long periods of
sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
- Transport him/herself to other departments, conference rooms,
and on occasion, to off-site locations to accomplish job
responsibilities, attend meetings, workshops, seminars, etc.
- Accomplish job duties using various types of
equipment/supplies, e.g. pens, pencils, calculators, computer
keyboard, telephone, etc.FoundCare offers an excellent compensation
package including:
- Competitive base salary
- Full Suite of benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Company-Paid Holidays
- Great work environment - we have the BEST employees
- Signing Bonus
- Mileage Reimbursement FoundCare, Inc. is an equal opportunity
employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an
inclusive environment for all employees.Job Type: Full-time
Keywords: FoundCare Inc, Miami , Medical Assistant- Floaters, Healthcare , West Palm Beach, Florida
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