Location:

Hollywood, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

To actively participate in the on-site 6-month clinical medical assistant residency program to gain the necessary experience, skills and knowledge through classroom didactics, simulated learning and on the job training. Successful completion of this residency will prepare the graduate to function successfully as an entry level Medical Assistant. This comprehensive educational program incorporates adult-learning methodology to instruct and support the MA Resident with an interdisciplinary approach, assigned preceptor, training materials, competency checklists and job specific associated policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision and training of an assigned preceptor, performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration while demonstrates professionalism at all times.

Under the supervision and training of an assigned preceptor, maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning/disinfection per protocol, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.

Under the supervision and training of an assigned preceptor, learns and assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.

Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, height and weight, takes brief history on current illness or injury, current medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information as appropriate.

Under the supervision and training of an assigned preceptor. Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application and procedural tray/room set-up.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ASSESSMENT- PATIENTS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships. Required Work Experience: No prior experience is required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Asbestos = 0%
• Audible Speech = 40%
• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Climbing = 0%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Depth Perception = 40%
• Distinguish Color = 40%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Dust = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Hearing Acuity = 40%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 40%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 20%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Reaching = 40%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 40%
• Running = 0%
• Seeing - Far = 0%
• Seeing - Near = 0%
• Sitting = 40%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Squatting = 0%
• Standing = 60%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Walking = 60%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%

Shift:

Days

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [email protected]