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Medical Assistant - GI - Ft. Lauderdale (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital

#Administrative Support #Electronic Medical Record #LPN #Phlebotomy #Patient Care #BLS Certification #Medical Assistant #Conflict Resolution

Quick overview

This role involves assisting physicians and clinicians with patient examinations and treatment, while also managing various administrative tasks such as answering phones, preparing medical records, and handling billing inquiries. Key clinical duties include performing vital signs, administering medications/immunizations if directed, and assisting with simple procedures.

Requirements summary

Candidates must maintain an active American Heart Association BLS certification and possess proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program, Medical Assistant Certification, an LPN license, or a Nursing Degree (ASN or BSN). Prior medical assistant experience in a physician practice may substitute for immediate certification if requirements are met within six months of hire.

associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient CarePatient EducationInventory MaintenanceAppointment SchedulingAdministrative FunctionsMedical ChartingBillingPatient RegistrationData GatheringElectronic Medical RecordSpecimen CollectionProcedure AssistanceBookkeepingTelephone CommunicationVital Signs Documentation

Job description

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. **Position in Fort Lauderdale.
Will also work in Coral Springs and Weston as needed.
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.

Medical Assistant - GI - Ft. Lauderdale (Full Time, Days)

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