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Medical Assistant (St. Augustine)

RURAL HEALTH CARE INC dba Aza Health

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#Medical Records #BLS #Vital Signs #CLIA #Patient Care #Healthcare #Medical Assistant #Basic Life Support #Laboratory Procedures #Florida Medical Assistant Certification

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 4 days ago

Location

St. Johns County, Florida

Quick overview

Assists providers with clinical procedures, performs laboratory tests, and manages patient intake and preparation. Responsible for documenting medical records and educating patients on healthcare issues and treatment plans.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and completion of a formal medical assistant training program. Must hold a valid Florida medical assistant certification and Basic Life Support certification.

high schoolprofessional certificateMedication AdministrationPhlebotomyPatient EducationVital SignsClinical AssistanceMedical DocumentationPatient InterviewingLaboratory Specimen CollectionCLIA Waived Procedures

Job description

Full-time Monday-Thursday 8: 00 am-6:30 pm

Position responsibilities

Assists nurses or providers with procedures and examination procedures as needed.

Performs CLIA waived laboratory procedures.

Performs specific functions in conjunction with health assessment such as vital signs, weight, height, etc.

Assists in maintaining stock for examining rooms/lab and general maintenance of examining rooms/lab.

Serves as a patient educator by providing information on specific health care issues.

Documents accurately in the medical record.

Participate in the Health Disparities Collaborative by collecting data, educating patients, and maintaining adequate documentation

Interview patients to obtain medical information

Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for provider.

Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician

Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing

Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients

Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean

Education
High School diploma or equivalent.
Professional license/Specialized training, One-year certificate from college or technical school
Completion of formal training program as a medical assistant.

Certificates and licenses
Current and valid Florida medical assistant certification.
Current Basic Life Support Certification

•$60,000 - $85,000 / YEAR