Office Medical Assistant III - Family Practice Center

Job description

Day (United States of America) Office Medical Assistant III - Family Practice Center The Certified Medical Assistant will provide basic medical care and health teaching to patients in an outpatient, non-emergency care setting for an outpatient medical practice. - High School Diploma or GED equivalent required - Graduate of an approved school or institution for Medical Assistant's - Current Certification/Registration in Medical Assistance required with current educational updates as required by the State of Florida - BLS required - Basic Pharmacological knowledge - Project a positive attitude - Demonstrate ethical behavior Practice within the scope of education, training and personal capabilities - Maintain confidentiality - Apply principles of infection control - Apply principles of antiseptic technique - Take vital signs (body temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pulse ox) - Perform first aid and CPR - Prepare and maintain examination and treatment area - Interview and take patient history - Transfer and transport patients with or without assistive devices using proper body mechanics - Document accurately - Use appropriate guidelines when releasing records and/or information - Perform within ethical boundaries - Maintain the physical office - Observe safety precautions in office - Inventory supplies and equipment - Identify supply resources - Use EHR system - Implement current diagnostic/procedural coding systems - Adhere to current Joint Commission standards