Medical Assistant

Requisition ID:                       65573                          Title: Medical Assistant

 

 

 

 

THIS POSITION WILL BE PRIMARILY BE BASED OUT OF THE MEDICAL CLINIC AT AVE MARIA WITH OCCASIONAL TRAVEL TO NAPLES AND FT. MYERS CLINICS

 

Arthrex is a global leader in medical device innovation, product development, and medical education in orthopedics, with corporate headquarters in Naples, FL.  As part of the benefits that we offer our employees and immediate family, we have three medical clinics within Southwest Florida area dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing clinical excellence, and supporting the health of our employees.  We are seeking a highly skilled, and compassionate professional to join the medical center team as a Medical Assistant.  There is a strong preference for someone with a Medical Assistant certification and advanced blood drawing skills.  This position will be primarly based in Ave Maria location with travel to the Naples area or Fort Myers approximately twice per week.   We are looking for someone with experience in healthcare, medical office, patient services or administrative setting is preferred.  We also welcome candidates that bring Spanish language skills and cultural fluency to help support our patient population and enhance patient experience.  In summary, we offer a collaborative and supportive culture, outstanding career growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package with a company recognized as an industry leader.

 

 

Main Objective: 
The Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. This practitioner will assist with patient care management, execute administrative and clinical procedures. Additionally, this practitioner may assist performing x-rays and may assist with the radiology needs of the clinic. Competence in the field also requires that a medical assistant adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize and respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professional characteristics. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Performing aseptic procedures. 
•    Taking vital signs. 
•    Preparing patients for the physician's care. 
•    Performing venipunctures and non-intravenous injections. 
•    Observing and reporting patients' signs or symptoms. 
•    Administering basic first aid. 
•    Assisting with patient examinations or treatments. 
•    Operating office medical equipment. 
•    Collecting routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician. 
•    Administering medication as directed by the physician. 
•    Performing basic laboratory procedures. 
•    Performing office procedures including all general administrative duties required by the physician. 
•    May operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes
•    May take x-rays following established radiologic requirements to ensure patient care and safety.
•    May prepare/instruct patient about contrast media and examination technique. 
•    May administer contrast media effectively and safely per established procedures.
•    May perform initial patient micro needling consultations, maintain proper documentation of micro needling procedures and provide teaching and aftercare instructions to avoid any potential complications per physician recommendations
•    May perform cardiac stress test under physician supervision
•    Ensure necessary supplies are stocked and cleanliness of procedure room is maintained
•    Order supplies and coordinate procedures within the clinic

 

Incidental Duties:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

 

Education and Experience:
•    High School Diploma or equivalent required
•    Certification by the American Association of American Medical Assistants or as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Medical Technologists preferred
•    Graduate of an approved ARRT Radiologic