Medical Assistant / Patient Care Specialist

Company: Health First
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: February 9, 2020

Job Description:

Description: Medical Assistant Health First Medical Group is seeking an experienced medical assistant (LPN also considered) to join us in a busy and exciting practice which stresses the provision of excellent care and customer service. Our medical office staff work together in a team concept making sure cross-training is a high priority providing you with greater career advancement opportunities. The chosen candidate will benefit from the following/: * Health, dental, vision, life insurance * Paid time off * Paid medical assistant certification exam * 401k with matching contributions * Potential sign-on bonus with relocation assistance * Employee recognition activities * Opportunity to contribute to associate advisory groups Job Type/: Full-time. Monday-Friday. No weekends. Minimum Qualifications/: * Education/: High School diploma or GED equivalent. LPN also considered
* Certification/: One of the following is a minimum requirement within 90 days of hire. Health First will pay exam fee/:
* Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) - Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - Medical Assistant (RMA) certification through American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification - Certification/: Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association upon hire
* Work Experience/: New Grads welcome
* Specific Knowledge/Skills/: Medical terminology, keyboarding skills.
* Specific Knowledge/Skills/: Strong customer service skills including knowledge of service recovery techniques Primary Accountabilities/: * Perform clinical intake by taking medical histories and vital signs, recording weight/height and verification of patient's current prescriptions.
* Prepare patients for examination and explain treatment procedures to patients.
* Prepare and perform point of care testing and/or specimen collection as directed by provider.
* Track and communicate to patients, the results of labs and diagnostic studies as directed by the provider.
* Answer internal and external customer phone calls regarding their care, and direct messages to the appropriate individuals.

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