Public Health Trust of Dade Co
Medical Assistant, Miami Transplant Institute - Kidney Acquisition, Full Time, D
Public Health Trust of Dade Co, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Department:
Miami Transplant Institute, Kidney Acquisition
Address:
1801 NW 9th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136
Shift Details:
Full-Time, Days Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Why Jackson's Miami Transplant Institute
The Miami Transplant Institute is the only center in Florida that performs all types of organ transplants heart, lung, heart-lung, kidney, pancreas, kidney-pancreas, liver, intestinal, and multi-visceral transplants. Since opening in 1970, the Miami Transplant Institute has been dedicated to offering patients the best possible surgical, medical, and rehabilitation care. Miami Transplant Institute has been doing liver transplants for almost 50 years with more than 4,000 livers since 1988. We perform more than 125 liver transplants a year, one of the highest volumes in the country. Most importantly, our programs for both children and adults consistently rank among the nation's best in terms of patient outcomes.
Job Summary
Medical Assistant performs specialized work in inpatient or ambulatory care settings. Emphasis of the work is on assisting providers, nurse managers and Case Manager in the examination and treatment of patients and performing a variety of related clerical tasks. Responsibilities
Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to):Using computer applications, Answering telephones, Welcoming patients, Updating and filing patient medical records, Coding and filling out insurance forms;, Scheduling appointments;, Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services;, Handling correspondences, billing, bookkeeping. Clinical Duties (may include, but not limited to): Taking medical histories; Preparing patients for examination; Assisting the physician during exams and certain procedures; Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens; Performing basic laboratory tests; Drawing blood; Taking electrocardiograms; May perform other advanced clinical duties under direction and supervision of a nurse or a physician, as needed based on assigned unit. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Experience
Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Education
Graduation from an approved Medical Assistant school is required.
Credentials
Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologies preferred. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law
Miami Transplant Institute, Kidney Acquisition
Address:
1801 NW 9th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136
Shift Details:
Full-Time, Days Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Why Jackson's Miami Transplant Institute
The Miami Transplant Institute is the only center in Florida that performs all types of organ transplants heart, lung, heart-lung, kidney, pancreas, kidney-pancreas, liver, intestinal, and multi-visceral transplants. Since opening in 1970, the Miami Transplant Institute has been dedicated to offering patients the best possible surgical, medical, and rehabilitation care. Miami Transplant Institute has been doing liver transplants for almost 50 years with more than 4,000 livers since 1988. We perform more than 125 liver transplants a year, one of the highest volumes in the country. Most importantly, our programs for both children and adults consistently rank among the nation's best in terms of patient outcomes.
Job Summary
Medical Assistant performs specialized work in inpatient or ambulatory care settings. Emphasis of the work is on assisting providers, nurse managers and Case Manager in the examination and treatment of patients and performing a variety of related clerical tasks. Responsibilities
Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to):Using computer applications, Answering telephones, Welcoming patients, Updating and filing patient medical records, Coding and filling out insurance forms;, Scheduling appointments;, Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services;, Handling correspondences, billing, bookkeeping. Clinical Duties (may include, but not limited to): Taking medical histories; Preparing patients for examination; Assisting the physician during exams and certain procedures; Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens; Performing basic laboratory tests; Drawing blood; Taking electrocardiograms; May perform other advanced clinical duties under direction and supervision of a nurse or a physician, as needed based on assigned unit. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Experience
Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Education
Graduation from an approved Medical Assistant school is required.
Credentials
Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologies preferred. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law