What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Cano Health?
Medical Assistant
Cano Health is a rapidly growing operator of healthcare centers specializing in Senior Care and Primary Care for all ages. We are a vibrant company culture founded on the pillars of family, wellness, and service. Now operating in Florida, Texas, Nevada and Puerto Rico. As the organization continues to grow, it will be important to retain the best of the company’s entrepreneurial culture and combine it with an awareness of the operational rigor needed in a more distributed, complex healthcare environment. Be part of a diverse team of talented professionals, united in their vision of achievement and professional growth that makes Cano Health the nation’s leading health care services provider. At Cano Health we are working to be the most patient-centric company in the industry.
At Cano Health, we are looking for a Medical Assistant that will perform a variety of clinical and clerical tasks in an outpatient examining room setting under the direction of a registered nurse and/or physician. Prepares treatment rooms, inventory supplies and instruments, and will provides basic medical care to patients in a clinical setting.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests/vitals; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary. Draws blood if necessary.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
- Assist Quality department with tracking patient gaps to ensure HEDIS standards are meet.
- Medical Assistant need to be able to perform a variety procedure in daily basic such as: IM / SC injections, blood Venipuncture, Fingerstick glucose test, Urine dipstick test, Eye exams, Rapid strep, Spirometry, PT/INR test, EKG exam, Nebulizer Treatment.
- Assist Physicians with: Ear lavage, wound care, pap smears.
Education & Experience
- CMA and/or Medical Assistant Diploma.
- CPR or BLS for the Healthcare Provider certificate issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- At least two (2) years of experience as a, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist or in additional areas of patient health care in a clinical setting is preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- 401K
- PTO
- High-end work environment
For more details, please visit www.canohealth.com
