Medical Assistant 3

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $3,000

Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence.

Our mission, vision, and values make us who we are at Baptist Health and are at the center of everything we do. At Baptist Health, we positively impact the human experience for patients, employees, and physicians. Our success comes from a culture of quality and dedication that is instilled into every member of the Baptist Health family.

This year, and for 24 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, based on employee feedback. We've also been recognized as one of America's Most Innovative Companies and People Magazine included us in 50 Companies That Care. Based on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, with its hospitals and institutes earning 45 high-performing honors.

But really, the reason we're excited to come to work is the people.

Working together, we form personal connections with our colleagues that are stronger than most of us have experienced at other jobs. We develop caring relationships with our patients and their families that go beyond just delivering healthcare. After all, we know what it's like to be in their shoes. Many of us have been patients here and have had family members as patients here. We're committed to delivering quality care in the most compassionate way possible because we feel a personal stake in the outcomes. 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 $17.53 - $22.79 / hour depending on experience.
Qualifications:

Degrees:

High School Diploma, Certificate of Attendance, Certificate of Completion, GED or equivalent 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.
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

EOE, including disability/vets