Medical Assistant

New Smyrna Beach Urgent Care

Medical Assistant

New Smyrna Beach, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Overview: A medical assistant is a crucial member of a healthcare team, responsible for performing various administrative and clinical tasks to support physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The main responsibilities of a medical assistant can include:

    Responsibilities:

    1. Administrative tasks: This includes managing patient records, scheduling appointments, greeting patients, answering phone calls, and coordinating laboratory and diagnostic tests.

    2. Clinical tasks: Medical assistants may assist with patient examinations by measuring vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse, preparing patients for procedures, and collecting and preparing laboratory specimens.

    3. Patient Education: Medical assistants may provide patients with relevant educational materials, explain treatment procedures, and offer basic health information.

    4. Medical equipment management: They may set up and maintain medical instruments and equipment, sterilize instruments, and keep medical rooms clean and organized.

    5. Assisting with minor procedures: Medical assistants can help doctors with minor medical procedures, such as suturing wounds, removing sutures, and applying dressings.

    Additionally, depending on the setting, medical assistants may perform other specialized tasks, such as administering medications, drawing blood, or conducting electrocardiograms (EKGs).

    To excel as a medical assistant, it is important to have strong organizational and multitasking skills, attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a good understanding of medical terminology and procedures. Many medical assistants complete formal training programs, although some positions offer on-the-job training.

    Qualifications:

    High school diploma or equivalent.

    Minimum of 3-5 relevant experience.

    Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred, but not required.

    Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

    Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.

    Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

    Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.

    CPR certification may be required.

    Benefits: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & Others

    Other: Must be willing to work at both the New Smyrna Beach and Ormond Beach locations.