NEEDED: Medical Assistant

LOCATION: 501 Capital Circle N.E., Tallahassee, FL 32301

SCHEDULE: 40 Hours, M–F, between 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant school or program.
• Shall maintain current certification as a Medical Assistant in the State of Florida.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide nursing care to include, taking and recording patient history, vital signs, making appointments, assisting Mid-Level Practitioners and physicians in clinical activities. Assist the Optometrist with vision screening and exams.
• Perform venipuncture from patients for analysis or other medical purposes when necessary.
• Collect and process Urinalysis.
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
• Ability and skill to operate EKG and laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and must have the ability to screen for gross mood changes.
• Ability to provide basic first aid, prevention care, and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses/injuries.
• Properly triage sick-call complaints and refer to RN or APP as appropriate.
• Perform duties as required but accept only those assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and licensure laws.
• Operation of EKG machine, and other special medical apparatus and equipment within the HSU.
• Will assist providers in the urgent care room when necessary.
• General medical assistant duties.
• Maintain supplies in all exam rooms.
• Screening eye exams and assisting physicians and mid-level practitioners in minor
• surgical cases.
• Maintain daily sick call list and place Inmates on call out as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS: Competitive Hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions.