Baptist Health South Florida is the region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences.
Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence.
Our mission, vision, and values make us who we are at Baptist Health and are at the center of everything we do. At Baptist Health, we positively impact the human experience for patients, employees, and physicians.
Our success comes from a culture of quality and dedication that is instilled into every member of the Baptist Health family.
This year, and for 24 years, we’ve been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, based on employee feedback.
We’ve also been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies and People Magazine included us in 50 Companies That Care.
Based on the & World Report 2023-2024 Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, with its hospitals and institutes earning 45 high-performing honors.
But really, the reason we’re excited to come to work is the people.
Working together, we form personal connections with our colleagues that are stronger than most of us have experienced at other jobs.
We develop caring relationships with our patients and their families that go beyond just delivering healthcare. After all, we know what it’s like to be in their shoes.
Many of us have been patients here and have had family members as patients here. We’re committed to delivering quality care in the most compassionate way possible because we feel a personal stake in the outcomes.
When it comes to caring for people, we’re all in.
Description
Works under the clinical supervision of the practice physician(s) and clinic supervisor / manager and is responsible for assisting the physicians in the practice.
Assists in examination and treatment of patients, rooms patients and obtains information, measures vital signs ( : pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximeter, pain level, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts / Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Also collects and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. Serves as a resource to new medical assistants regularly and consistently and orients new employees.
Assists the clinic leadership team with orienting employees, ongoing competencies for MAs, reviewing / revising processes, and audits of the medical assistant team.
Estimated pay range for this position is $20.32 - $26.42 / hour depending on experience.
Qualifications
High School Diploma, Certificate of Attendance, Certificate of Completion, GED or equivalent training or experience required.
Licensed Practical Nurse Paramedic AAMA Certified Medical Assistant Emergency Medical Technician Certified Nursing Assistant Basic Life Support Registered Medical Assistant Additional Qualifications : Must have at least one of the above required licenses / certifications (CMA, RMA, CNA, LPN, EMT, Paramedic).
Foreign Medical Doctor with a foreign medical doctor diploma hired after 5 / 1 / 17 will have up to 6 months from start of employment with BHSF to obtain Medical Assistant Certification or Registration.
Effective 11 / 3 / 17, a Foreign Medical Doctor with a Foreign Medical Doctor Diploma will no longer be qualified to be hired in the Medical Assistant role.
BLS required for all. For Primary Care Practices, EKG and Phlebotomy Certifications are also required for employees with the CNA license only.
CNA, LPN, EMT license must be from Florida. Must be a professional, detail-oriented team player with effective interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
Possesses compassionate demeanor, excellent customer service skills and high ethical standards. HIPAA / OSHA compliance required.
Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment. Proficient in computer applications and typing skills. Proficiency in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems required.
Associates Degree preferred. Bilingual preferred. Knowledge of Health Care regulatory guidelines and Medical Terminology required.
Leadership skills a must.
Minimum Required Experience : 3 years
Medical Assistant
Primary Location
Miami
Organization
Baptist Health Medical Group
Schedule
Full-time
Job Posting
Aug 16, 2024, 12 : 00 : 00 AM
Unposting Date
Ongoing
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