Medical Assistant - Moorings Park

Medical Assistant - Moorings Park - Sign on Bonus

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• Location:
  
  132 Moorings Park, Naples, FL, 34105
• Work type:
  Full Time
• Work schedule:
  
  8 Hour Day
• Department: 67113 - Moorings Park Concierge Medicine
• Sign on bonus: $5,000

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing basic care to patients following established standards and practices.

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, which may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow.
• Escorts patients to exam/procedure rooms and observes, records, and reports patient observations and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers.
• Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, and preparing for exams.
• Collects patient history including current medications, allergies, symptoms, etc.
• Provides patient care as directed by the provider; this may include screenings and treatments in accordance with established standards.
• Assists providers with various procedures as needed.
• Documents in the Electronic Medical Record and relays information/instructions to patient/family. Documents all interventions, phone calls, patient/family responses, medication dispensed or prescribed, hospital data.
• Answers patient phone calls and messages, acting as a communication liaison between the patient and provider.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include filing or sending medical records to a patient or referral provider, appointment scheduling.
• Collects and handles lab specimens following established standards and practices. Adheres to infection control safety guidelines, maintaining equipment, instruments, and stock supplies.
• Utilizes electronic referral process to complete requested physician referrals to NCHMD specialists and ancillary services.

• Minimum of High School or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant or practical nursing training program with documented clinical practicum hours; OR Medical Assistant certification; OR a minimum of one‑year experience performing above duties in a medical office setting or medical capacity.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Verified ability to take accurate patient vital signs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively articulate and explain required information to patients.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD‑9 codes.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
• Knowledge of basic and specialty specific medical terminology.
• Capable of working under pressure in a fast‑paced environment with frequent interruptions while maintaining a professional demeanor and control.