Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly impact patient care and clinic efficiency. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional support in outpatient and inpatient settings, assisting healthcare providers with clinical procedures, patient interactions, and administrative tasks. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help ensure smooth operations within a fast-paced medical environment, fostering a welcoming experience for every patient. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills across diverse medical specialties, including dermatology, emergency medicine, internal medicine, and hospital medicine.
Duties
- Assist healthcare providers with patient intake, including recording vital signs and updating electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems) accurately.
- Prepare examination rooms and ensure all necessary supplies and equipment are ready for procedures such as X-ray, phlebotomy, medication administration, and basic life support (BLS).
- Perform clinical tasks including phlebotomy, administering medications under supervision, collecting specimens, and monitoring patient physiology during visits.
- Support patient service activities by answering questions, providing education on treatments or medications, and ensuring a positive patient experience.
- Manage medical administrative support functions such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, ICD coding for diagnoses, and maintaining organized medical records.
- Assist in hospital environments with inpatient care duties like vital sign monitoring in settings such as ICU (Intensive Care Unit), PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), or Geriatrics units.
- Collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams in outpatient clinics or Level I/II trauma centers to deliver comprehensive care aligned with hospital protocols.
Experience
- Prior experience working in dermatology, urgent care, emergency medicine, or hospital medicine is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR/EHR systems) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EMR systems).
- Hands-on experience with phlebotomy, X-ray procedures, medication administration, and vital signs collection.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, ICD coding standards, and hospital protocols.
- Experience working in inpatient settings such as Level I Trauma Centers or PICU environments is advantageous.
- Background in outpatient clinics or medical-surgical units enhances the ability to adapt quickly to diverse clinical scenarios.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required; additional certifications like EKG training or radiology experience are a plus.
Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a real difference! We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth while providing a collaborative environment that values dedication and compassion. Join us to be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care across multiple specialties!
Pay: $23.46 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
