Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant 1, MOHs MCI, $3000 Bonus, FT, 9A-5:30P

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 25 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 45 high-performing honors. What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

Description

Works under the clinical supervision of the practice physician(s) and office manager and is responsible for assisting the physicians in the practice. Assists in examination and treatment of patients, interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e.: pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients charts. Also draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. Estimated pay range for this position is $20.02 - $26.03 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

Degrees:

• High School Diploma, Certificate, GED, training or experience required.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Emergency Medical Technician.
• Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Registered Medical Assistant.
• Basic Life Support.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must have at least one of the above required licenses/certifications (MA, CNA, LPN, EMT).
• Medical Assistants with a Certificate or Diploma of Completion of a Medical Assistant training program hired after 7/1/16 will have up to 6 months from start of employment with BHSF to obtain Medical Assistant Certification.
• Effective 11/3/17, a Foreign Medical Doctor with a Foreign Medical Doctor Diploma will no longer be qualified to be hired in the Medical Assistant role.
• BLS required for all.
• For Primary Care Practices, EKG and Phlebotomy Certifications are also required for employees with the CNA license only.
• CNA, LPN, EMT license must be from Florida.
• Must be professional, organized, and a detail-oriented team player with effective interpersonal communication skills and excellent customer service skills.
• Possesses compassionate demeanor and high ethical standards.
• HIPAA/OSHA compliance required.
• Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, co-workers and practice manager.
• Bilingual preferred.

Minimum Required Experience: Less than 1 year