Medical Assitant

Medical Assistant

At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world.

Location : Plantation, Florida

Purpose : With the head nurse leaving the clinic is requesting to hire a Medical Assistant to assist with the workload. They already have an internal candidate ready and available to transition into this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Under the guidance of the physician, responsibilities are as follows :
• Remain with the physician at all times in the exam room unless asked to step out or sent to schedule a study.
• Assist the doctor in all aspects of the patient's initial consultation, weekly status checks, routine follow-up examinations, and any emergency visits that are needed.
• Schedule and follow-up on all diagnostic studies that are ordered including proper documentation and obtaining physician's signature on test result.
• Responsible for acquiring results and notifying physician of results on all interim reports.
• Charts information of patient progress on weekly status check sheets and scuts.
• Draws blood for various lab tests that are sent out. Follow up on results of lab.
• Attend annual OSHA / Biomedical update meetings and application in the clinical setting of the updates.
• Practice safety precautions and wear personal protective equipment when needed.
• Document medications the patients are currently taking, and document any new medications prescribed by our physicians while under our care. This includes the name of the medication, dose and amount prescribed, physician prescribing, instructions, date and nurse's initials.
• Documentation of any samples given to patient.
• Responsible for charting patient's vital signs, initial weight, and all follow-up weights.
• Responsible for obtaining all signed permission slips for patients who are radioactive prostate seed implants only.
• Verify the allergy sticker is complete.
• Assist or perform cathing of patients for various simulations.
• Responsible for reporting or verifying all patient problems as reported.
• Maintain HIPAA rules and regulations as it applies to patient privacy.
• Maintain open communication with front desk, Nursing staff, etc. as it applies to : patient add-ons, patients on treatment breaks, changes in treatment plan.
• Be an active part of the center's team.
• Demonstrate courtesy and respect at all times.
• Maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations.
• Maintain attendance according to scheduled days and hours and uniform and appearance standards, according to company policy.
• Attends mandatory company training sessions as required by state / federal law where applicable.

Qualification Requirements :

Education and / or Experience :

GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion.