Medical Assistant

CDR Health Care Inc. is seeking Medical Assistants within the Tallahassee, FL area. This role will be responsible for maintaining exam rooms and preparing all supplies for day-to-day duties. Support healthcare providers by assisting with certain exams, procedures, and tasks. The medical assistant may assist with inventory, clerical, and/or other delegated tasks as needed and approved by the supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Conducting patient intake, documenting comprehensive medical history, and recording vital signs.
• Conducting necessary laboratory tests, including procedures such as venipuncture and urine collection.
• Performing EKGs, verifying the use of controlled substances ensuring proper preparation and dosage of medications as required by the provider.
• Maintaining a clean work environment for both staff and patients, including the thorough sterilization of equipment.
• Handling medical correspondence, including contacting patients for results or scheduling return visits as directed by providers.
• Maintaining patient Electronic Health Record (EHR) with meticulous documentation while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Utilizing specialized portals to retrieve requested lab work or/and specified radiology results for patients, as requested by providers.
• Effectively communicate patient concerns or changes to the healthcare provider.
• Assisting with general office tasks such as faxing, scanning documents, and filing records.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Current Florida MA Certification in good standing.
• Current basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Recent clinical experience within 6 months.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially to a diverse range of audiences and settings.
• The ability to make decisions and handle multiple tasks while working in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to deal with high-pressure situations.
• The ability to lift 40 lbs., stand for long periods of time, and wear PPE for extended time without restriction.
• Understanding and acceptance that the job has inherent risk of exposure to COVID positive patients.
• Full compliance with all CDC and company regulations.