Medical Assistant
Department : Urgent Care - Cutler Bay
Shift : Days
Status: On Call / Pool
This is specialized work in providing patient care and performing clerical duties in a primary or ambulatory care setting. Emphasis of the work is on assisting physicians in the examination and treatment of patients and performing a variety of clerical tasks. Incumbents report directly to the office manager of the unit and are supervised by a physician when performing medical related duties.
Completion of an accredited medical assistant program. One year's experience as a Medical Assistant in a doctor's office. 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 (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification with at least 6 months validity required. Ability to demonstrate literacy in using computerized information systems.