Medical Assistant- Adult Medicine

Specializes as a Medical Assistant.

General purpose:

Responsible for completing various medical/administrative-related tasks in support of the medical provider.

Responsibilities:

• Assisted with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checked in patients; assisted in obtaining patient histories; took vital signs; prepared charts; and assisted with medical examinations.
• Maintains stocks of medical supplies as necessary in the exam rooms.
• Interview patients and record information, including a week of pregnancy, if applicable, and document on patients' charts.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
• Practices safety, environmental, and infection control methods.
• Performs standing orders as approved by the department, policy, and procedures.
• Prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients.
• Works and completes tasks in the electronic medical record system promptly.
• Translate when necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical assistant certificate or training.
• BLS/CPR Certification.
• 0-3 years of experience in a related field.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/Creole).

This is a full-time position, minimum 40 hr./week required. Standard shift is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may be adjusted to start earlier or end later based on unit needs. Center is open on Saturdays, but Saturday assignments are scheduled in advance on a rotating basis.

Miami Beach Community Health Center has 3 locations. You will be assigned a primary work location but will be asked to provide coverage at any of the three sites as needed. Please note the location addresses below.

North Miami Center: 11645 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL. 33181

Stanley C. Myers Center: 710 Alton Rd., Miami Beach, FL. 33139

Beverly Press Center: 1221 71st ST. Miami Beach, FL. 33141