Office Medical Assistant III - Family Practice Center

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