What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at North Florida Pediatrics?
Job description
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Pediatric Medical Assistant Bilingual Preferred join our healthcare team. As a Medical Assistant with you will play a crucial role in providing quality patient care and assisting healthcare professionals in various clinical and administrative tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a passion for healthcare and a desire to make a positive impact on patients' lives.
Bilingual Preferred
Responsibilities:
- Perform vital signs assessments, including measuring blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and respiratory rate
- Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures
- Administer medications as directed by healthcare professionals
- Prepare patients for diagnostic tests and procedures, such as X-rays
- Provide medical administrative support, including scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and managing insurance documentation
- Ensure accurate coding of medical procedures and diagnoses for billing purposes
- Assist with patient service duties, such as answering phone calls, responding to patient inquiries, and providing general information
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and medical equipment
- Collaborate with other healthcare team members to ensure efficient and coordinated patient care
Skills:
- Proficient in conducting vital signs assessments and documenting patient information accurately
- Knowledge of medical coding procedures and ability to ensure accurate coding for billing purposes
- Strong understanding of medical administrative processes and ability to perform various administrative tasks effectively
- Familiarity with anatomy and physiology to assist healthcare providers during examinations and procedures
- Excellent interpersonal skills to provide compassionate patient care and communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate patient records and manage administrative tasks efficiently
Qualifications:
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program or relevant certification is preferred
- Previous experience working as a Medical Assistant is an asset
- Proficiency in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems is desirable
We offer competitive compensation package and exiting career opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and contributing to a positive healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply for the position of Medical Assistant.
