Certified Medical Assistant, FAU Medicine Primary Care Practice

For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs . Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account. Position Summary: Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant, FAU Medicine Primary Care Practice, Boca Raton, FL. With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, FAU is pushing the boundaries of higher education. Florida Atlantic’s faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. Under the general supervision of the practice manager and in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations, as well as protocols for FAU Medicine, the Certified Medical Assistant provides patient care and performs patient related tasks under the direction of the Practicing Physician or Nurse Practitioner (Provider). Summary of Responsibilities: Ensuring all needed medical records are available to care teams and providers prior to patientxe2x80x99s office visit. Verifying each patientxe2x80x99s identity against all records and reports to be reviewed and documented during the visit. Documenting a brief narrative outlining the patientxe2x80x99s reason for the visit. Documenting and verifying each patientxe2x80x99s current medications and known allergies to be reviewed by the Provider during the visit. Updating all patient medications in the medication history at each visit. Taking and charting the patientxe2x80x99s vital signs in accordance with established practices. Staging patients in preparation to see providers. Tracking and relaying to patients, as directed by the Provider, the results of labs and diagnostic studies. Facilitating the timely communication of clinical advice to patients electronically or by phone as directed by practice providers. Ensuring the order and cleanliness of each examination room and laboratory facilities at all times. Assisting with other clinical and clerical duties to ensure optimization of patient experience within the practice. Performing venipunctures and preparing specimens for transport to outside laboratories; performing waived laboratory testing as ordered by the Provider and recording in an accurate fashion in patientxe2x80x99s charts. Administering injections, electrocardiograms, etc., as ordered by the Provider and recording in an accurate fashion in patientxe2x80x99s charts the delivery of such services. Performing routine inventories and replenishing medical supplies and disposables maintained in each examination room and laboratory in accordance with established levels. Sending medication orders to pharmacies as ordered by the Provider. Covering, as directed, the responsibilities of other staff who are absent, on leave, or away on meal breaks. Coordinating with other team members to provide exceptional patient service. Checking in patients and assisting with patient scheduling. Answering phones and triaging calls. Performing other duties as assigned. The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves. FAU Benefits and Perks: If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program – https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service Flexible work arrangement plans – https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php Sick Leave Pool Program Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at Presidentxe2x80x99s discretion). Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day – https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty – Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). For details on FAU’s amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php Explore Living in Palm Beach County: The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: www.bdb.org/apartments Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and three years of appropriate experience required. Preferred Qualifications/Skills: Certification as a medical assistant (CMA or RMA certification). Experience in a clinical or medical office setting. Certification as Phlebotomy and EKG technician. Exceptional ability to develop positive professional and business relationships with patients, co-workers and Providers. Proficient technical competencies, attention to detail, and ability to follow up in a timely manner. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in entering patient data, maintaining medical records, communicating with patients, giving injections and administering related medical procedures, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis. Familiar with the preparation and entering of data into electronic medical records. Excellent customer service, organizational, time management, verbal and written communication skills. Salary: $24.00 per hour College or Department: COM: FAU Medicine Clinical and Administrative Personnel Location: FAU Medicine – Galen Building Work Days and Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with evenings and weekends as needed. Scheduled hours will vary based on the operation hours for FAU Medicine. Application Deadline: 2024-09-12 Special Instructions to Applicant: VETERANSxe2x80x99 PREFERENCE: Applicants may claim Veteransxe2x80x99 Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position, or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans’ Preference and the SP position, they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veteransxe2x80x99 Preference does not guarantee a job. For additional information, please visit https://www.fau.edu/jobs/resources/veterans/. For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at empl@fau.edu. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Resume OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED: Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check. REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004. As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.