Medical Assistant West VolusiaDeland, FL

Medical Assistant Ma AdventHealth Medical Group

At AdventHealth Medical Group, you can be part of a team of driven professionals providing compassionate care to the communities across 9 US states. With a coalition of over 2000 physicians, we are ready to serve a wide variety of needs and communities. Through innovation, quality patient care and physician leadership, our focus is on adapting to the changing landscape of health care while remaining dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the people and communities we serve.

Every day, our team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission : Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

The role you'll contribute : Assists the physician in providing medical care to patients of various ages according to the policy of individual practice, in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies and procedures. Adheres to the AdventHealth Medical Group Corporate Compliance Plan, and to all the rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Responsible for helping practice and physician achieve all meaningful use measures. Demonstrates effective use and support of the Customer and Superior Service Standards, within the hospital and physician office settings, at all times. Functions under the supervision of the physician and the Practice Manager / Office Supervisor.

The value you'll bring to the team :

• Cleans, prepares and maintains examinations rooms and treatment areas.
• Prepares patients for examinations, procedures and treatments and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Prepares and administers oral and parenteral (excluding IV) medications and immunizations as directed by supervising physician and as permitted by state law.
• Maintains medication and immunization records
• Organize and review incoming test results and forward to physician.
• Tracks impending test results. Follows up with patients as needed.
• May provide specialized care in iatrogenic injuries and podiatric disease and disorders
• Performs electrocardiography and respiratory testing.
• Performs phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture
• Maintains responsibility for clinical aspect of practice :
• Assumes responsibility for inventory of clinical supplies, ensuring adequate levels are kept, and organized, on an ongoing basis. Unpacks and verifies proper receipt of supplies, handling any necessary returns or rejections.
• Provides control and maintenance of bio-hazardous waste and sharps
• Checks sample medications for overstocking and date of expiration. Labels samples according to protocol before they are dispensed to patients. Logs in, and disposes of, sample medications according to policy.
• Manually cleans dirty instruments and packages instruments for sterilization.
• Utilizes autoclave and biological indicators, as per policy.
• Ensures proper consents are signed prior to a procedure
• Ensures Summary List is completed and updated each visit
• Schedules patients inpatient / outpatient admissions and procedures

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This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.