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VIP Care Regional Medical Assistant (Float) in Jacksonville, Florida
Our purpose is Better Health. Specializing in primary care for patients 65+ is our passion.
What’s Your Why?
• Are you looking for a career opportunity that will help you grow personally and professionally?
• Do you have a passion for helping others achieve Better Health?
• Are you ready to join a growing team that shares your mission?
Why Join Our Team: At VIPcare, we value you. We see you. Team Members at VIPcare are living their why and building their careers with a reliable team that shares their mission of providing 5-star service that always puts patient care and outcomes first. At VIPcare, it’s the little things we do each and every day that set us apart from other primary care practices. Our patients are family, and we want to keep our family healthy. Be part of a team that is transforming healthcare one patient at a time. We take great care of our team so they can take great care of our patients and achieve: Better Care. Better Outcomes. Better Health.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently searching for an upbeat, positive, career-minded, enthusiastic team member to work as a Medical Assistant in our Primary Care Clinics located in Jacksonville, FL. Successful candidates will assist providers in the examination and treatment of Geriatric patients following established standards and practices.
(Schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Obtain patient history, assess and triage patient, take vital signs and record information on chart
Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination
Position instruments and equipment and hand to physician as directed, as well as clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use
Perform clinical duties to include the following, administer injections, dispense medications, irrigate eyes and ears, dress and bandage wound and incision, start and monitor IV, draw blood and assist physician with any/all procedures
Perform diagnostic tests including eye exams, electrocardiograph, defibrillator, cardiac monitor, oxygen equipment, pulse ox, peak flow and inhalation treatment equipment
Perform CLIA-waived lab tests, draw blood, label and process specimens for send-out
Complete medical chart to include medical services rendered, test results and supplies used
Monitor disposable inventory and place orders for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals
Pharmacology: Basic knowledge of drugs, solutions, toxic effects of drug use, legal regulations and standard inventory, dosage, prescriptions, and emergency drugs
Phlebotomy, preferred knowledge of various collection methods and testing such as bleeding times, collecting donor blood, bedside testing and preparing specimens
Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and Biohazard guidelines
Assist registration staff and perform additional clerical duties as necessary
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Accredited Medical Asst. program (RMA or CMA)
CPR Certified
Knowledge of HIPAA
Minimum of four to five years medical assisting experience
Basic computer skills, including familiarity with electronic medical records
Foreign Medical Graduates are welcome to apply!
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
We offer a HIGHLY competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package:
Medical, dental, vision, disability and life
401k, with employer match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
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