Medical Assistants
Company: Nemours
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
The Medical Assistant II (MA II) is an important liaison between
the patient/family, provider, and other care team members. The
Medical Assistant II will coordinate patient flow, review charts
and update with most current information, ensure the appropriate
paperwork accompanies the patient to the room and enter pertinent
history in the medical record. The MA II performs clinical
procedures in accordance with divisional responsibilities, as
directed by physician, and per protocol. The MA II acts as a
resource and provides cross coverage as needed as well as serves as
a coach and mentor to new medical assistant associates. The MA II
performs job related tasks with advanced knowledge and displays an
educated understanding of their medical specialty. Demonstrates the
ability to collaborate with direct supervisor/manager and physician
to resolve issues or concern within the department involving both
patient and non-patient situations. Enters approved
protocol/standing orders for labs and imaging in accordance with
approved departmental procedures and as directed by provider.
Essential Functions: Deliver excellent customer service to the
patients/families and other care providers. Focusing on
family-centered care. Demonstrates proficiency in entering
radiology and lab orders as directed by physician and in accordance
with approved protocols/standing orders. Room patients ensuring
appropriate documents are with the patient, up to and including
required diagnostic reports. Perform the following in accordance
with divisional responsibilities, as directed by physician, and per
protocol. Performing clinical procedures, to include but not
limited to the following: performing aseptic procedures taking
vital signs preparing patients for the provider's care performing
venipunctures and non-intravenous injections observing and
reporting patient's signs and symptoms Administering basic first
aid. Assisting with patient examination/treatment. Operate required
medical equipment Perform and collect routine laboratory specimens
Administering medication Perform office procedures including all
general administrative duties as required (i.e. scanning, filing,
faxing). Act as a liaison between support services and other
clinical divisions. Clean, prepare and stock exam, treatment and
medication rooms for daily activity. Obtain authorizations
according to the patient's insurance policy for any tests,
therapies, DME, etc. ordered by the provider. Act as a backup to
other medical assistants needed. This is to include all clinics
locations. Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as
may be assigned from time to time by employee's manager.
QUALIFICATIONS: BLS Certification within three months of employment
and continue to maintain current BLS Medical Assistant
Certification High School Diploma
Keywords: Nemours, Pensacola , Medical Assistants, Healthcare , Pensacola, Florida
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