Medical Assistant/(MA)/(CNA)/Covid Tester

Angel Kids Pediatrics, a Busy pediatric office looking for cheerful faces and good attitudes to join our team at all of our locations.

Great Opportunity to join a vibrant and growing pediatric practice with 6 locations across Northeast Florida.  Our practice is recognized as a national leader in pediatric population health and medical home integration. Our innovative practice model allows our providers to focus on patient care while our administrative teams provide full support handling billing, collections, contracting, quality improvement and marketing. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working collaboratively to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to our patients -- from newborns to adolescents. 

Position:           Medical Assistant (MA)/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) /Covid Tester

Job Description

The Employee performs assigned Test in clinic settings to meet the care needs of patients. The employee participates as a member of the health care team and accepts appropriate delegation from the physician or supervisor in meeting the needs of the patients/organization. The employee performs assigned tasks in accordance with the patient care plan, organizations policies and procedures. This may include verifying patient information, maintaining patient privacy. Reviewing and/or recording test results in our EHR system, confirming purpose of visit. Educating patient, assisting physician with procedures, ensure patient safety using positive patient identification protocols and obtain the appropriate consents as required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Greets, receives, and prepares patients for appointments/procedures.

•    Performs Covid 19 laboratory tests on patients as provided by established protocol

•    Maintains nursing stations and examination areas in a manner consistent with OSHA standards and Universal Precautions procedures

•    Maintains inventory of medical supplies and materials

•    Coordinates patient flow

•    Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy

•    Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities

•    Applies safety principles as identified by established policy

•    Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations

•    Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals

•    Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality

•    Performs other related duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS: 

•    High school diploma or equivalent.

•    Knowledge of medical terminology.

•    Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.

•    Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.

•    Strong charting/documentation skills.

•    Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

•    Commitment to excellence and high standards

•    Excellent written and oral communication skills

•    Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

•    Ability to manage priorities and workflow

•    Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

•    Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

•    Bilingual skills a plus