What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/LPN - Ear, Nose, & Throat position at Baptist Health Care?
Job Description
The Medical Assistant assists with patient care management, executes administrative and clinical procedures. This position provides exceptional medical care that meets each patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs. This position provides administrative/clinical assistance to physicians/mid-level practitioners/nurses/patients while adhering to a prescribed treatment plan in accordance with established policies and procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Responsibilities
Performs administrative medical assistant duties as required including various medical secretarial, financial bookkeeping and insurance tasks. Performs clinical medical assistant duties to include the following: aseptic procedures, takes vital signs, prepares the patients for physician’s care, performs venipunctures and non-intravenous injections, observes and reports patients’ signs or symptoms, and ensures quality metrics are obtain and documented. Administers Basic First Aid. Assists with patient examinations or treatments. Operates office medical equipment properly. Collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician. Administers medication as directed by the physician. Performs basic laboratory procedures. Maintains current knowledge/certification. Pursues professional growth and development.Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization. May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.
Qualifications
Registered Medical Assistant (ARMA) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA_AAMA) Medical Assistant (NCMA_NCCT) Medical Assistant (CMAS_NAHP) Clinical Medical Assistant (CLMA_NHA) Medical Assistant (RMA_AMT) Medical Assistant Membership (AMT) BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
About Us
Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse
The Medical Assistant assists with patient care management, executes administrative and clinical procedures. This position provides exceptional medical care that meets each patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs. This position provides administrative/clinical assistance to physicians/mid-level practitioners/nurses/patients while adhering to a prescribed treatment plan in accordance with established policies and procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Responsibilities
Performs administrative medical assistant duties as required including various medical secretarial, financial bookkeeping and insurance tasks. Performs clinical medical assistant duties to include the following: aseptic procedures, takes vital signs, prepares the patients for physician’s care, performs venipunctures and non-intravenous injections, observes and reports patients’ signs or symptoms, and ensures quality metrics are obtain and documented. Administers Basic First Aid. Assists with patient examinations or treatments. Operates office medical equipment properly. Collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician. Administers medication as directed by the physician. Performs basic laboratory procedures. Maintains current knowledge/certification. Pursues professional growth and development.Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization. May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.
Qualifications
Registered Medical Assistant (ARMA) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA_AAMA) Medical Assistant (NCMA_NCCT) Medical Assistant (CMAS_NAHP) Clinical Medical Assistant (CLMA_NHA) Medical Assistant (RMA_AMT) Medical Assistant Membership (AMT) BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
About Us
Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse