Medical Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: # The Medical Assistant preforms direct patient care including vital signs, procedures and treatments under the supervision and direction of a licensed Physician and Practice Manager.

Job responsibilities

performing assigned clerical duties, maintaining and cooperating in department specific education, and quality improvement programs. Demonstrates a professional and caring image at all times while maintaining patient confidentiality.# Adheres to the Florida Health Care Plans Policy and Procedures, practicing only within scope of education, training and/or experience.

# # QUALIFICATIONS: # Education, skills and experience: # ### #Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited school or one year previous Medical Assistant experience in a medical practice required.# ### #Current certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment through one of the following programs required: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NRCMA (NAHP), NCMA (NCCT), or CCMA (NHA).

### #Current Professional Rescuer CPR Certification (only acceptable programs are American Heart Association and the American Red Cross) or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment required.# ### #Ability to provide care as evidenced by schooling or experience for patient as assigned.# ### #MED/SURG # Adult and geriatric patients in Primary Care Suites or Specialty Unit.

#PEDIATRICS- In Primary Care Suites or Specialty.# ### #Ability to type twenty (20) words per minute (wpm) is required.# ### #Strong customer service skills. ### #Clear English communication skills, written and oral. ### #Ability to remain professional when working under stressful situations. ### #Scribing experience a plus.

#Reliable transportation and ability to drive to various facilities as needed.#