Medical Assistant

Job Description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is hiring a Medical Assistant for Health Services at the Daytona Beach campus. The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for both direct and indirect patient care duties under the supervision of the mid-level or upper level provider along with the registered nurse. The MA will be responsible with preparing patient rooms, ordering all supplies and assisting the provider and the registered nurses with clinical tasks. Exceptional customer service is a must. Medical Assistants are essential members of the ERAU healthcare team.

Clinical Duties

• Medical Assistant will collect subjective and objective data about a patient to identify patient’s problems; risks and outcomes for enhancing health. Identify health related barriers to learning. Medical Assistant will prioritize patient care as it pertains to severity and potential for causing harm. Employee will be responsible for measuring vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, temperature, and document all information in patient’s electronic medical records. Take telephone messages and provide feedback to patient and healthcare team.
• Employee will assist providers with exams if needed, prepare patients for exams, collect and prepare laboratory specimens, perform basic lab tests such as urinalysis, strep, mono, COVID-19 and flu testing.
• Employee will be responsible to keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies and clean all rooms.
• Employee will be proficient in EKGs, venipuncture and non-intravenous injections.
• Ordering of all medical and laboratory supplies
• Keeping record of all quality assurance with the point-of-care testing such as quality controls and ensure training of all staff.
• Maintain all records and training for biohazardous waste.
• May occasionally fill in at the front desk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Formal education/diploma/certificate/degree program of 6-18 months after high school. Area of study: Medical Assistant.
• 5-10 years of work-related experience.

Required Licenses, Certificates, and/or Security Clearances:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) preferred.
• Basic Life Support.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Medical terminology.
• Knowledge of EMRs.
• The ability to display proficiency in performing EKGs, phlebotomy and administering injections.
• Excellent bedside manner and time management skills.
• Understanding and compliance with HIPAA and FERPA.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Team player.