Medical Assistant I

Company: Nemours
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children - even those who may never enter our doors - through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own.Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive team environment. All Nemours associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day to day work with colleagues, patients and families.Nemours is hiring for a Medical Assistant I to join our team in Pensacola.The Medical Assistant I (MA I) is an important liaison between the patient/family, provider, and other care team members. The MA I 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 I performs clinical procedures in accordance with divisional responsibilities, as directed by physician, and per protocol. The MA I provides cross coverage as needed and supports the medical team and patient care coordinationEssential Functions* Deliver excellent customer service to the patients/families and other care providers. Focusing on family-centered care.* 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* ii. taking vital signs* iii. preparing patients for the provider's care* iv. performing venipunctures and non-intravenous injections* v. 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 for other medical assistants needed. This is to include all clinics as well as satellites.* Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee's manager.Performance Skills* Strong customer service skills and willingness to adapt to change.* Communicates effectively with patient/families as well as all members of the care team.* Proficient in medical terminology* Attend in-service classes as appropriate and assigned by manager.* Maintain confidentiality* Works with minimal supervisionRequirements* High School Diploma-Prefer completion of medial assistant school.* BLS Certification within three months of employment and continue to maintain current BLS.* Minimum of 3 months of experienceOur dedication to professionals who are dedicated to children frequently earns Nemours a spot on the list of top workplaces in the communities we serve. Our Associates enjoy comprehensive benefits, including our unique "Bridge to a Healthy Future" pediatric health plan, an integrated wellness program, opportunities for professional growth, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, Nemours focuses on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.

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