Medical Assistant-Float

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Melbourne, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Come launch the next step in your career where America launched its Space Program. Brevard Health Alliance, Brevard County’s only Federally Qualified Health Center, is currently recruiting for a Medical Assistant to join us in the heart of Brevard County’s Space Coast. Since 2005 our focus has been on putting the “community” in Community Health while delivering healthcare to more than 60,000 unique patients annually.

Brevard Health Alliance offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive hiring package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability Coverage and a 401K with company match, a generous personal leave program, a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved Site for Loan Repayment and Qualified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, tuition assistance for continuing education, professional development, and the opportunity for upward mobility.

We are expanding, we are growing. If you would like the genuine opportunity to make a profound difference in the delivery of primary care and community health, we invite your interest and application after reviewing the specifics and requirements for the Medical Assistant listed below.

This position does require floating to Melbourne area clinics only.

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides high quality, care for culturally diverse populations with acute and/or chronic illness in the Brevard Health Alliance outpatient care setting. They must be able to promote a safe environment for all patients including those with altered sensorium due to medication or an acute or chronic illness. MAs are responsible for collecting data, document using appropriate forms and electronic health records, follow policies, protocols and guidelines, adhere to policies and evaluate resources for each shift.

Within their scope of practice, the MA performs routine administrative and clinical duties to assist the nurse, MD/DO/APRN/ or PA as part of the medical home healthcare team.

The MA is accountable to the Manager of the assigned area with scope of practice and clinical competence oversight by the Director of Clinical Operations or designee.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency/Educational Diploma (GED)
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program or associate degree in Medical Assisting or one-year verifiable related experience as a Medical Assistant
• National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Accredited Medical Assistant
• Certification or Registration or one-year verifiable related experience as a Medical Assistant
• Verifiable related experience as a Medical Assistant for a minimal of 2 years could be accepted in lieu of above requirements.

• Current BLS/CPR Certification from American Heart Association
• Knowledge of medical terminology, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance and basic clinical exam procedures
• Proficient using an Electronic Medical Record

Primary Accountabilities of the MA include, but are not limited to the following:

• Complete patient chart within established standards. Enter all applicable data into Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Verify chart for accuracy and completeness within established standards
• Prepare exam rooms for patient examination, keeping the rooms neat and clean between visits
• Prepare patient for examination and interview patient to record vital signs and medical histories
• Perform routine screening tests and assist the Provider with exams and minor procedures
• Change dressings, apply bandages, remove sutures, and perform other first aid procedures
• Perform routine laboratory tests, Electrocardiogram (EKG) and report results. Ensure all in clinic performed testing recorded in appropriate log books
• Administer medications or vaccinations as directed by Physician
• Acts on behalf of the Provider to authorize drug refills under direction of the Provider and provide…