What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (East Hialeah Center) position at Leon Medical Centers?
Medical Assistant
Location: 445 East 25th Street Hialeah, FL 33013
Employment Type: Full-time
About Us:
Thank you for your interest in pursuing an employment opportunity with Leon Medical Centers. Our fast-growing company employs over 2,500 professionals dedicated to serving over 40,000 patients. Leon Medical Centers is the first organization to serve as an educational and research center. It has been named one of the top four medical institutions in the nation, received multiple awards for its medical excellence, and is an academic center affiliated with the Benjamin Leon School of Nursing at Miami Dade College, the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital Geriatric Fellowship program, and Florida International University's Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
If you are searching for a fulfilling career in a healthcare organization that improves lives daily, this position is for you.
Position Summary:
A Medical Assistant carries out a range of clinical and administrative duties in an outpatient examination room while supervised by a physician.
Responsibilities:
- Taking patient's vital signs and inputting patient information into our ERM system
- Preparing patients for any necessary examination
- Cleaning and disinfecting treatment spaces
- Complying with LMC's infection control policies and procedures
Requirements:
- Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Certifications obtained from an accredited provider.
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is required in order to communicate effectively with our patient population.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, or in additional areas of patient health care in a clinical setting.
- A High School Diploma or equivalent
Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.