Medical Assistant at Ackerman Cancer Center

St. Augustine, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Education, EMR Management, Medical Terminology, Venipuncture, Patient Scheduling, Clinical Assistance, Administrative Support, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Interpersonal Communication

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

BE A PART OF THE ACKERMAN ADVANTAGE! Ackerman Cancer Center, the pioneering leader in cancer treatment, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to join our team. With the distinction of being the only physician-owned proton center in the world, we are committed to providing innovative and patient-centric care. At Ackerman Cancer Center, we believe in a work-life balance, ensuring your personal and professional fulfillment (NO HOLIDAY OR WEEKEND HOURS). Additionally, we are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as voluntary benefits, a 401k retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off (PTO). Position Overview This position is responsible for greeting and rooming, patients and assisting the physician with procedures. The Medical Assistant position prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking vital signs, and recording this and other information in the medical record. This position is responsible for monitoring supplies and assuring exam rooms are prepared for patients. This position also performs some non-clinical administrative tasks in the front of the office of the practice. Essential Job Functions * Check in and room patients, including obtaining demographic and insurance information, assessing vitals, and administering injections * Educate patients and schedule special procedures * Ask physicians and registered nurses to put in medication orders for the procedures * Assist physicians with procedures * Prepare supplies and exam rooms for patients * Escort patients to exam rooms and give preliminary instructions, and perform preliminary physical tests & update patient history, medications, and the purpose of the visit in the medical record * Retrieve imaging for physician review * Phlebotomy * Schedule all lab orders and imaging appointments * Requests, scan, and respond to requests for medical records * Enter and maintain patient records in the EMR Requirements (Experience/Education/Licensing) Required * 1-2 years clinical and administrative experience in a medical office * BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association * Nat'l Medical Assistant (MA) Certification - CMA (Cert. Medical Assistant), RMA (Registered Medical Assistant)/AAMA Cert. (American Association of Medical Assistants). NCCT, AAMA, or AMT are acceptable certification sites preferred * Good venipuncture skills * High School Diploma or equivalent * Knowledge of medical terminology * Detail orientation and good organizational & time management skills * Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (oral & written) * Good computer skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook Preferred * Associate or bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university Hours: Generally, Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM

Responsibilities

Responsible for greeting and rooming patients, performing preliminary physical tests, and assisting physicians with medical procedures. Additionally, the role handles non-clinical administrative tasks and maintains patient records within the EMR system.