What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at DeSoto Memorial Hospital?
Duties:
- Perform administrative and clinical tasks to support healthcare professionals in a medical setting.
- Prepare patients for examinations and assist with procedures.
- Take and record vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Assist with collecting specimens.
- Assist with patient education and provide instructions for at-home care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
- Schedule appointments and manage patient flow.
Qualifications:
- Medical Assistant certification preferred or valid Florida CNA license.
- Bilingual Spanish/English REQUIRED.
- Proficient in medication administration and basic life support techniques.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Experience working in a hospital or clinical setting is highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate patient care and maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
About DeSoto Memorial Hospital:
At DeSoto Memorial Hospital, we understand that healthcare is personal and we only get one chance to make a good first impression. Our goal is to provide every member of our community with the highest level of healthcare services and exceed your expectations. We offer the latest in medical technology to our community and are continuously recruiting the most qualified physicians to provide services.DeSoto Memorial Hospital is a 49 Bed Rural Community Hospital located in the heart of Arcadia which is just east of Sarasota. We proudly serve a local population of nearly 34,000 residents. We offer our patients safe and compassionate treatment in our ER, Med-Surg, ICU, IV Therapy, Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgical Services, Home Health, Physical Medicine, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Nephrology, Pain Management, Wound Care, and Out Patient Behavioral Health units. Our Hospital earned a Four Star Rating in 2023 from the Centers for Medicaid/Medicare.