Medical Assistant Technician, Physician Group, Full-Time, Days

Department: Occupational Medicine

Location: Can vary between the two locations below

- Jefferson Reeves Sr. Health Center- 1009 NW 5th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
- City of Miami Police- 400 NW 2nd Ave, Miami FL 33128

Shift: Full Time, Days

Why Jackson:

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Summary

The PG - Medical Assistant Technician is specialized in work providing patient care and performing clerical duties in a physician practice setting. Emphasis of the work is on assisting physicians in the examination and treatment of patients and performing a variety of clerical tasks. Incumbents report directly to the Office Manager of the practice and is supervised by a provider when performing medical related duties.

Responsibilities

- Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to): Using computer applications; answering telephones; welcoming patients; updating and filing patient medical record; coding and filling out insurance forms; scheduling appointment; arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services; handling correspondence, billing and bookkeeping.
- Obtain authorization for ancillary and/or surgical procedures.
- Assist patients who call the office with post-op questions or concerns.
- Clinical Duties (may include, but not limited to): Taking medical histories; Preparing patients for examination; Assisting the physician during exams and certain procedures; Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens; Performing basic laboratory tests; Drawing blood; Taking electrocardiograms.
- Bring patients into the exam room and obtain basic medical information - height, weight, BP, and pulse.
- Review medical history, family history, surgical history, and current medications with each patient.
- Perform blood draws, ECGs, and other tests as needed.
- Responsible for cleaning exam rooms and maintaining them with adequate supplies.
- May perform other advanced clinical duties under direction and supervision of a nurse or a physician, as needed based on assigned unit.
- Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
- Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

High school diploma is required.

Credentials

- Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologies preferred.
- American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Unit Specific Credential

- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.