Medical Assistant PART TIME (SAT & SUN) TEMP
The Kearney Center, Tallahassee, FL, United States
Medical Assistant
The medical assistant performs both clinical and administrative duties to support healthcare professionals. Key responsibilities include taking vital signs, recording patient history, and managing medical records.
Clinical Duties
Taking and recording patient vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate.
Measuring and recording patient medical history and personal information.
Administering medications.
Administrative Duties
Scheduling patient appointments and managing the check-in/check-out process.
Maintaining and updating patient medical records and electronic health records (EHR) into homeless management information system (HMIS).
Handling phone calls and responding to patient inquiries.
Maintaining inventory and ordering medical supplies.
Preparing patient charts and completing paperwork.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
High school diploma (or equivalent) and successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training course at a vocational/technical school.
Proof and maintenance of active RMA or CMA throughout employment required.
Minimum of one-year work experience, preferred.
Must have and maintain BLS certification.
At least 1 year experience with crises intervention, medical assistance, and/or homelessness services preferred
Skills and Qualifications:
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills and maintenance of confidentiality
Strong professionalism and mission driven attitude
Ability to uphold safety regulations
Compassionate and open-minded
Commitment to practicing the values of dignity and respect with clients, coworkers, and community partners
Ability to remain focused and calm in dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and utilize initiative
Cooperative and flexible with people and systems
Must uphold the Kearney Center's ethics and code of conduct at all times
Demonstrated proficiency with computers and standard office equipment: Windows, MS Office, and email
Work Environment: Frequent standing and walking through indoor environment. Ability to utilize general office equipment. This position requires the working ability to carry 50lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The medical assistant performs both clinical and administrative duties to support healthcare professionals. Key responsibilities include taking vital signs, recording patient history, and managing medical records.
Clinical Duties
Taking and recording patient vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate.
Measuring and recording patient medical history and personal information.
Administering medications.
Administrative Duties
Scheduling patient appointments and managing the check-in/check-out process.
Maintaining and updating patient medical records and electronic health records (EHR) into homeless management information system (HMIS).
Handling phone calls and responding to patient inquiries.
Maintaining inventory and ordering medical supplies.
Preparing patient charts and completing paperwork.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
High school diploma (or equivalent) and successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training course at a vocational/technical school.
Proof and maintenance of active RMA or CMA throughout employment required.
Minimum of one-year work experience, preferred.
Must have and maintain BLS certification.
At least 1 year experience with crises intervention, medical assistance, and/or homelessness services preferred
Skills and Qualifications:
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills and maintenance of confidentiality
Strong professionalism and mission driven attitude
Ability to uphold safety regulations
Compassionate and open-minded
Commitment to practicing the values of dignity and respect with clients, coworkers, and community partners
Ability to remain focused and calm in dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and utilize initiative
Cooperative and flexible with people and systems
Must uphold the Kearney Center's ethics and code of conduct at all times
Demonstrated proficiency with computers and standard office equipment: Windows, MS Office, and email
Work Environment: Frequent standing and walking through indoor environment. Ability to utilize general office equipment. This position requires the working ability to carry 50lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.