Medical Assistant

Borinquen Medical Centers is based in Miami, Florida and is seeking to hire a full-time Medical Assistant to join our team. The position of Medical Assistant performs assistance in the examination and treatment of patients under general supervision.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checks in patients, assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with medical examinations.
• Maintains stocks of medical supplies as necessary in the exam rooms.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information, including week of pregnancy, if apply, and document on patients' charts.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Perform finger sticks, pregnancy tests, rapid flu or strep, urine dipsticks.
• Performs standing orders as approved by department and in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Records Quality and HEDIS measures in electronic record
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Administers basic immunizations when approved by physician including proper immediate documentation; Administer basic oral therapies under direct order from physician when applicable including proper immediate documentation.
• Works and completes tasks in electronic medical record system in a timely manner.
• Translate when necessary.
• Reports directly to Clinical Manager and assistant manager as unusual problems arise; Support staff in assigned project based work.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Medical assistant certificate
• CPR Certification
• 0-2 years of experience in a related field.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Short Term Disability
• Company paid long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401K Plan
• Standard Paid Holiday's
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Amazing Team &Atmosphere