Certified Medical Assistant

Overview

 

 

 

Pediatrix® Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialists (formerly Atlantic Center for Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery) is a center of excellence for pediatric and adult plastic and reconstructive plastic surgery. We provide cutting-edge care to restore form and function with natural-looking results.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant performs both clinical and administrative duties that directly support efficient clinic flow, effective and safe clinic operations, and excellent patient experience.  The Medical Assistant supports patient care by taking medical histories, accurately capturing and documenting patient vital signs, requesting and updating patient medical records, filing communicating with patients, and providing documentation for patients or members of the healthcare team while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.  

• Greet and escort patient to exam room, gather patient history, take and record vital signs, prepare patient for examination and document all information in patient medical record.
• Support delivery of high-quality patient experience through excellent customer service and communication with patients, families and other care providers while ensuring a safe patient care environment.
• Provide assistance to physician and/or advanced practice provider in preparing and conducting medical exams and office procedures under direct guidance and supervision of physician and advance practice provider. .   
• Perform applicable medical procedures collect, and prepare laboratory specimens, administer injections/immunizations, and perform venipuncture, as allowed by state regulations.   
• Communicate information and instructions to patients as directed by physician, advanced practice provider, or nursing staff and ensure patient’s understanding of the information.    
• Assist with scheduling of tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments, and communicate teste results to patients.    
• Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.  
• Respond to calls and requests for referrals and appointments, triage and process messages, and requestes from patients, clinic staff, referring physicians and pharmacies. Maintains patient files, records, and other information.     
• Other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications

• Hospital/ surgical/plastic surgery experience preferred, or worked in high-volume practice
• Home base is Fort Lauderdale (100 SE 15th Ave, Fort Lauderdale , FL 33301)
• Traveling is required to the following locations: Miramar & Boynton
• Occasional travel for coverage purposes: Bonita Springs, Tampa, Port Saint Lucie
• Must have a reliable transportation
• Must be bilingual: Spanish/ Creole
• CPR certification required
• Must have the ability to follow universal precautions,
• Ability to maintain OSHA standards and HIPAA regulations. 

Education Level: Diploma from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required.  MA certification required; if not currently certified, certification must be obtained within 6 months to 1 year dependent on state requirements.

 

Experience Years: 1+ years’ experience in office-based setting preferred.

 

Experience Industry: Healthcare

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

 

• Health Insurance including prescription drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term disability options
• Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*
• 401k with company match**
• Long Term Care (LTC)
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

 

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit.

** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over.

About Us

 

Pediatrix® Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is the nation’s leading provider of physician services. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary and urgent care clinics. The group’s high-q