What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Gastromed, LLC?
JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical staff in providing care to their patients by performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the Physician and/or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. This position requires travel to different company locations within Miami-Dade County.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred; must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- 1-2 years of related experience in a medical setting required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Strong people skills.
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal with proper grammar.
- Data entry skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively.
- Must be able to comply with OSHA and HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Demonstrates skill in the use of personal computers, various programs, and applications required to competently execute job duties. Internet, document with Electronic Health Records and/or authorization system with minimal typing/spelling errors, send e-faxes and email.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred
- CPR Certification preferred
ABILITIES/SKILLS:
- Basic computer skills to be able to recognize and understand our EMR System.
- Excellent communication and Customer Service skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to respect and maintain patient confidentiality at all times and comply with HIPAA Regulations.
- Must be dependable and conduct him/herself in a professional manner.
- Demonstrates skill in the use of personal computers, various programs, and applications required to competently execute job duties.
- Must be able to follow all safety and universal precautions.
- Able to demonstrate proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
- Must be able to travel to different company locations within Miami-Dade County.
We offer a competitive salary; Employee Health Insurance is covered at 100%. We also offer Dental, Vision, Life, and 401k Benefits.
