What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Miami Beach Medical Group?
The Medical Assistant maintains patient records, prepares patients and rooms for examination, and assists physicians. This role performs various clinical and administrative tasks in a patient-facing environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Obtain patient’s weight, height, and vital signs.
- Record the chief complaint and medications as stated by the patient.
- Prepare exam rooms and procedure rooms on behalf of the provider.
- Assist the provider as needed during the patient's exam or procedure.
- Administer medications or injections following a written physician order.
- Obtain educational material for the patient at the physician's direction and following physician’s written order.
- Call in prescriptions, following physician’s written order.
- Perform laboratory and diagnostic testing request following physician’s written order.
- Document medical records according to policy and procedure.
- Prepare and review procedure results on physician’s behalf.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Use CPR Skills when required.
- Dispose biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.
- Practice OSHA safety standards.
- Behave professionally in all situations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Education / Licenses
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
- Cardiovascular Technologist Diploma and Phlebotomist Certificate preferred.
- CPR or BLS required.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred; must be able to read, write and speak English.
- 1 year experience in a clinical setting.
- Basic computer knowledge; MS Office, internet, document with Electronic Health Records and/or authorization system with minimal errors, sending e-faxes and email.
- Strong people skills, independent decision making, and customer service oriented.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Annual OSHA Training.
At Clinical Care Medical Centers, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Clinical Care Medical Centers believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a company. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
