Medical Assistant in Miami Lakes, Florida at Gastromed, LLC

JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical staff in providing care to their patients by performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the Physician and/or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. This position requires travel to different company locations within Miami-Dade County.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required; must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• 1-2 years of related experience in a medical setting required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong people skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal with proper grammar.
• Data entry skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively.
• Must be able to comply with OSHA and HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates skill in the use of personal computers, various programs, and applications required to competently execute job duties. Internet, document with Electronic Health Records and/or authorization system with minimal typing/spelling errors, send e-faxes and email.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• CPR Certification preferred

ABILITIES/SKILLS:

• Basic computer skills to be able to recognize and understand our EMR System.
• Excellent communication and Customer Service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to respect and maintain patient confidentiality at all times and comply with HIPAA Regulations.
• Must be dependable and conduct him/herself in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates skill in the use of personal computers, various programs, and applications required to competently execute job duties.
• Must be able to follow all safety and universal precautions.
• Able to demonstrate proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

• Must be able to travel to different company locations within Miami-Dade County.

We offer a competitive salary; Employee Health Insurance is covered at 100%. We also offer Dental, Vision, Life, and 401k Benefits.