Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000
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 2023-2024 Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, with its hospitals and institutes earning 45 high-performing honors.
Benefits:
We take great pride in offering flexible scheduling options to accommodate the diverse and dynamic needs of our employees. Onsite Childcare at any of Baptist Health’s Early Learning Centers, Wellness Advantage, Baptist Health’s comprehensive program of fitness and wellness services, Baptist Health Market, a 24-hour online store for Baptist employees where you can buy household items at a discount, Paid Parental Benefit, Adoption Benefit of up to $10,000 per child, Access to LifeWorks, Baptist’s employee assistance program for everyday needs, Pastoral Care Services, Lactation Services and Public Transportation Benefit
As part of our culture of caring, we invest in various ways to help you thrive. Our goal is to support your overall well-being, just as we do for the patients we are privileged to serve. We are committed to providing some of the most generous benefits in the industry. Including, but not limited to: Team bonuses, Employee of the month, quarter, and year Service Awards, Retirement plans with matched contributions of up to 4%, PTO Cash-Outs, Scholarship Programs/Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Program, Leave Sharing, SoFi Student Loan Refinancing, Free Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Career Counseling, Group Legal Services, Work-Life Integration.
Description:
The Medical Assistant works under the clinical supervision of the practice physician(s) and clinic supervisor/manager and is responsible for assisting the physicians in the practice. The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients, rooms patients and obtains information, measures vital signs (i.e.: pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximeter, pain level, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts/Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The Medical Assistant also collects and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. The Medical Assistant serves as a mentor and helps train new medical assistants regularly and consistently. Estimated pay range for this position is $19.15 - $24.90 / hour depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Degrees:
- High School Diploma, Certificate of Attendance, Certificate of Completion, GED or equivalent training or experience required.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Paramedic.
- AAMA Certified Medical Assistant.
- Emergency Medical Technician.
- Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Basic Life Support.
- Registered Medical Assistant.
Additional Qualifications:
- Must have at least one of the above required licenses/certifications (MA, CNA, LPN, EMT, Paramedic).
- Medical Assistants with a Certificate or Diploma of Completion of a Medical Assistant training program hired after 7/1/16 or foreign Medical Doctor with a foreign medical doctor diploma hired after 5/1/17 will have up to 6 months from start of employment with BHSF to obtain Medical Assistant Certification.
- Effective 11/3/17, a Foreign Medical Doctor with a Foreign Medical Doctor Diploma will no longer be qualified to be hired in the Medical Assistant role.
- 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 a professional, organized detail-oriented team player with effective interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
- Possesses compassionate demeanor, excellent customer service skills and high ethical standards.
- HIPAA/OSHA compliance required.
- Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment efficiently.
- Proficient in computer applications and typing skills.
- Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Knowledge of Health Care regulatory guidelines and Medical Terminology a plus.
Minimum Required Experience: less than 1 year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.15 - $24.90 per hour
Work Location: In person
