Medical Assistant: Moffitt Physicians

Company: Memorial Healthcare System
Location: Pembroke Pines
Posted on: September 10, 2020

Job Description:

Summary:Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.Detailed responsibilities:* Under the supervision of physician or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.* Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care provided.* Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.* Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.Competencies and skills:Essential:* STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.* CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.* ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.* RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.* DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS: Builds positive and productive business relationships with individuals and groups.* PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"* KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS: Applies knowledge of practices and interventions for specific populations with specific conditions.Education:Essential:* Accredited ProgramEducation specialization:Essential:* Medical AssistantCredentials:Essential:* BLS CertificationEducation equivalent experience:Essential:* Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician programOther information:Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills,decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Valid Florida driver's license may be required along with a good driving record.Required Work Experience: None required.Working conditions:Essential:* Bending and Stooping 60.00%* Keyboard Entry 60.00%* Kneeling 40.00%* Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 20.00%* Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 40.00%* Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 40.00%* Reaching 40.00%* Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 40.00%* Sitting 40.00%* Standing 60.00%* Walking 60.00%* Audible Speech 40.00%* Hearing Acuity 40.00%* Depth Perception 40.00%* Distinguish Color 40.00%* Bio hazardous Waste 60.00%* Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60.00%* Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60.00%* Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 60.00%* Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 60.00%* Computer Monitor 60.00%Organizational Profile:Memorial Hospital West opened in 1992 with 100 beds to serve the growing population of western Broward. Today, the hospital has 384 beds and is one of the busiest and most technologically advanced in the region.Memorial Hospital West's many respected specialty programs include:* Medical and Surgical Services* Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments* Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute* Memorial Cancer Institute* Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, including Broward County's first adult inpatient autologous transplant unit* Memorial Neuroscience Institute* Memorial Rehabilitation Institute* Bariatric/Weight-Loss Surgery Program* The Family Birthplace* Women's ServicesTruven Health Analytics and Modern Healthcare magazine named Memorial Hospital West one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals in 2013 and 2014 - and the hospital has been consistently recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an "A" Ranking for Patient Safety.Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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