JOB DESCRIPTION
Metro West Detention Center
Department : Metro West Detention Center
Address : 13850 NW 41st Street Doral, Florida 33178
Shift Details : On Call / Pool, Variable Shifts
Why Corrections :
Miami-Dade Corrections Health Services (CHS) operates under Jackson Health System (JHS) and serves approximately 5,000 patients daily.
Patient care is delivered by nearly 400 healthcare employees representing a diverse multidisciplinary team of nurses & nurse support staff, physicians, psychiatrists, social workers and other professionals.
CHS supports Miami Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation at 3 facilities in Miami-Dade County and leverages the resources of a large public safety net health system in the areas of education, quality, risk management & compliance.
Summary
Medical Assistant performs specialized work in inpatient or ambulatory care settings. Emphasis of the work is on assisting providers, nurse managers and Case Manager in the examination and treatment of patients and performing a variety of related clerical tasks.
Responsibilities
Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to) :
- Using computer applications
- Answering telephones
- Welcoming patients
- Updating and filing patient medical records
- Coding and filling out insurance forms
- Scheduling appointments
- Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
- Handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping.
Clinical Duties (may include, but not limited to) :
- Taking medical histories
- Preparing patients for examination
- Assisting the physician during exams and certain procedures
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
- Performing basic laboratory tests
- Drawing blood
- Taking electrocardiograms
- May perform other advanced clinical duties under direction and supervision of a nurse or a physician, as needed based on assigned unit.
- Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise)
- Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Experience
Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Education
Graduation from an approved Medical Assistant school is required.
Credentials
- Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologies preferred.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
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