Senior Medical Assistant

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Senior Medical Assistant - 530924

Job Summary:

Assists physicians with the assessment of patients' needs, and care plan by taking vital signs, patient history, medication listing, and determining chief complaint. Assists the providers with medical treatments, exams, and medical procedures. Prepares equipment and room for patient visit/procedures and completed documentation using electronic medical records (EMR). Administrative duties may include, but not limited to, appointment scheduling, patient registration, and insurance verification.

• Performs initial assessments of patients, measures vital signs, and documents all information in patient's chart.
• Verifies patient information. Reviews/and or records medical history.
• Performs basic laboratory tests on the premises.
• Administers medications. Authorizes drug refills as requested. Draws blood and performs EKG.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies. Maintains instruments and prepares sterilization as required.
• Complies with all standard OSHA policies and procedures.
• Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions.
• Generates revenue by recording billing information of services rendered. Completes insurance forms and responds to insurance and other third-party inquiries.
• Maintains logs and required checks (refrigerator temperatures, oxygen, expired medications, etc.)
• Performs administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, referrals, registration and insurance verification as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of general patient care experience.
• CPR/Standard First Aid Certification
• Graduate of an accredited medical program (e.g., MA, CNA, CCMA, EMT, LPN)

Department Requirements:

· Must have Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Desired Qualifications:

• General patient care experience, preferably in a physician practice or clinic/outpatient setting.
• Ability to work flexible hours and across all sites (BBC and MMC) as needed.

Advertised Salary: $37,000 - $39,000

Work Schedule:

Begin time: 8:30AM
End time: 5:00PM

Pre-Employment Requirements:

· Criminal Background Check

· Office of Inspector General (OIG) Checks

Other Information:

· Travel to FIU Campus

For further information or to apply, please visit careers.fiu.edu and reference Job Opening ID # 530924

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,000.00 - $39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Internal Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Miami, FL 33199: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person