Halifax Health Port Orange , FL 32129
Posted 2 months ago
Nursing at Halifax Health
The Certified Medical Assistant will provide basic medical care and health teaching to pediatric patients in an outpatient, non-emergency care setting for an outpatient pediatric medical practice.
Overview
Halifax Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant.
Summary
The Certified Medical Assistant will provide basic medical care and health teaching to patients in an outpatient, non-emergency care setting for an outpatient medical practice.
Job Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Graduate of an approved school or institution for Medical Assistant's
Current Certification/Registration in Medical Assistance required with current educational updates as required by the State of Florida
BLS required
Basic Pharmacological knowledge
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Project a positive attitude
Demonstrate ethical behavior
Practice within the scope of education, training and personal capabilities
Maintain confidentiality
Apply principles of infection control
Apply principles of antiseptic technique
Take vital signs (body temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pulse ox)
Perform first aid and CPR
Prepare and maintain examination and treatment area
Interview and take patient history
Transfer and transport patients with or without assistive devices using proper body mechanics
Document accurately
Use appropriate guidelines when releasing records and/or information
Perform within ethical boundaries
Maintain the physical office
Observe safety precautions in office
Inventory supplies and equipment
Identify supply resources
Use EHR system
Implement current diagnostic/procedural coding systems
Adhere to current Joint Commission standards
About Us
Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the United States by IBM Watson Health, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area's largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women's health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area's only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks. For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.
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