What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Borinquen Health Care Center?
Borinquen Medical Centers is based in Miami, Florida and is seeking to hire a full-time Medical Assistant to join our team. The position of Medical Assistant performs assistance in the examination and treatment of patients under general supervision.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checks in patients, assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with medical examinations.
- Maintains stocks of medical supplies as necessary in the exam rooms.
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information, including week of pregnancy, if apply, and document on patients' charts.
- Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
- Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
- Perform finger sticks, pregnancy tests, rapid flu or strep, urine dipsticks.
- Performs standing orders as approved by department and in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Records Quality and HEDIS measures in electronic record
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Administers basic immunizations when approved by physician including proper immediate documentation; Administer basic oral therapies under direct order from physician when applicable including proper immediate documentation.
- Works and completes tasks in electronic medical record system in a timely manner.
- Translate when necessary.
- Reports directly to Clinical Manager and assistant manager as unusual problems arise; Support staff in assigned project based work.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma, or equivalent.
- Medical assistant certificate
- CPR Certification
- 0-2 years of experience in a related field.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
BENEFITS
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Short Term Disability
- Company paid long term disability
- Life insurance
- 401K Plan
- Standard Paid Holiday's
- Vacation and Sick Time
- Amazing Team &Atmosphere