Nicklaus Children's Hospital·Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The Medical Assistant supports patient care by assisting physicians and clinicians during examinations and treatments, while also handling various administrative duties like managing phone calls and maintaining medical records. Key clinical tasks include performing vital signs, administering medications under direction, and assisting with simple procedures and patient transport.
Job Summary Assists in examinations and treatment of patient's care under the direction of the physician and/or clinician.
Supports patient care management by performing various administrative functions.
Job Specific Duties Answers telephones, routes calls, takes, and relays accurate phone messages.
If applicable, prepares and administers medications/immunizations to patients as directed by provider.
Communicates all significant changes in patient conditions or behavior to clinicians and physicians.
Ensures all medical record/patient charts contains necessary documentation for medical appointments.
Completes charting, collects, and distributes medical record documents related to patient.
Gathers data for general information, special reports, contacting other employees, departments, agencies, and individuals for additional material.
May prepare reports for provider approval.
Maintains/prepares billing charge and reconciliation, assist in completing claims forms, and answers patient questions in reference to payment status.
Runs reports for credit cards, super bills, and etc.
Prepares final bookkeeping of assigned cash drawer and prepares and makes timely deposits.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area and patient rooms.
Operates and maintains equipment in proper working condition/order.
Ensures medical supplies and inventory are maintained.
Performs and documents vital signs and measurements.
Provides and documents patient and family education.
Assists physician with simple procedures and patient transport.
Collects specimens and distributes to laboratory for results.
Prepares for patient visits by preparing /pulling charts, printing super bills, and informing physician and other clinical staff of changes in schedule.
Schedules appointments, diagnostic, therapeutic, verifies medical appointments, obtains and/or verify authorizations.
Processes medical documentation for office visit and follow-up with patient when required.
Serves as receptionist, conducts patient check-in, registration, collects fee for service/co-payments, and verifies referrals, insurance data, patient’s address & other pertinent information.
Tracks all samples per policy before providing to patients to ensure proper coordination with physician orders or requests.
Enters electronic order for lab, x-ray and medication/prescriptions for provider review and approval in electronic medical record.
Process refills as directed by provider and written protocols.
Minimum requirements include an active American Heart Association BLS certification and proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program, Medical Assistant Certification, LPN license, or a Nursing Degree (ASN or BSN). Preferred qualifications include high school education, fluency in English and Spanish, 1-2 years of physician office experience, and phlebotomy skills.
Market context
In Florida, physician openings are typically shaped by steady demand from large health systems, outpatient groups, and growing patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers often look for strong clinical credentials, current BLS certification, and readiness to work in fast-paced care settings; this posting also notes no prior experience is required, with a preferred associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential match and prepare examples of patient-care experience before applying.
