What are the responsibilities and job description for the PG Medical Assistant Tech, Full-Time, M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm position at Jackson Health System?
U Health Jackson Urgent Care Cutler Bay
Address: 18910 South Dixie Highway, Miami, Florida, 33157
Shift details: Full-Time, M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm
About U Health Jackson Urgent Care Cutler Bay
Don't let an illness or injury slow you down. Visit U Health Jackson Urgent Care Cutler Bay for fast, convenient care for minor illnesses and injuries.
We always have board-certified doctors from U Healththe University of Miami Health System on site at each of our centers to provide expert care when you need it. We'll see you quickly and can usually have you diagnosed, treated, and on your way in an hour or less.
Summary
The PG - Medical Assistant Technician is specialized in work providing patient care and performing clerical duties in a physician practice setting. Emphasis of the work is on assisting physicians in the examination and treatment of patients and performing a variety of clerical tasks. Incumbents report directly to the Office Manager of the practice and is supervised by a provider when performing medical related duties.
Responsibilities
Generally, requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Education
High school diploma is required.
Skill
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
Credentials
Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologies preferred. American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Address: 18910 South Dixie Highway, Miami, Florida, 33157
Shift details: Full-Time, M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm
About U Health Jackson Urgent Care Cutler Bay
Don't let an illness or injury slow you down. Visit U Health Jackson Urgent Care Cutler Bay for fast, convenient care for minor illnesses and injuries.
We always have board-certified doctors from U Healththe University of Miami Health System on site at each of our centers to provide expert care when you need it. We'll see you quickly and can usually have you diagnosed, treated, and on your way in an hour or less.
Summary
The PG - Medical Assistant Technician is specialized in work providing patient care and performing clerical duties in a physician practice setting. Emphasis of the work is on assisting physicians in the examination and treatment of patients and performing a variety of clerical tasks. Incumbents report directly to the Office Manager of the practice and is supervised by a provider when performing medical related duties.
Responsibilities
- Administrative Duties (may include but not limited to): Using computer applications; answering telephones; welcoming patients; updating and filing patient medical record; coding and filling out insurance forms; scheduling appointment; arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services; handling correspondence, billing and bookkeeping.
- Obtain authorization for ancillary and/or surgical procedures. Assist patients who call the office with post-op questions or concerns. Clinical Duties (may include but not limited to): Taking medical histories; Preparing patients for examination; Assisting the physician during exams and certain procedures; Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens; Performing basic laboratory tests; Drawing blood; Taking electrocardiograms.
- Bring patients into the exam room and obtain basic medical information - height, weight, BP, and pulse.
- Review medical history, family history, surgical history, and current medications with each patient.
- Perform blood draws, ECGs, and other tests as needed.
- Responsible for cleaning exam rooms and maintaining them with adequate supplies.
- May perform other advanced clinical duties under direction and supervision of a nurse or a physician, as needed based on assigned unit.
- Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
- Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Generally, requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Education
High school diploma is required.
Skill
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
Credentials
Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologies preferred. American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.