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HCA Healthcare Medical Assistant Apprentice in St Petersburg, Florida
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Medical Assistant Apprentice you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Heart Institute which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
What qualifications you will need:
We are seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!
What you will do in this role:
Performsaccuratedocumentation of new and return visits to practice.
Ensurestimelyreturn of medical records per provider’s written direction and routing
Assistswith the planning for patient appointments, including insurance coverage verification and medical record retrieval
Promotes, advocates, and collaborates to protect the health, safety, and rights of each patient
Demonstratesproficiencyin cross-training on all clerical operations, and provides coverage as needed for front- and back-office colleagues as assigned.
In coordination with Practice Manager,maintainsadequatelevelof supplies, andmaintainspatient areas as necessary tofacilitateclean, smooth operations.
Participates in practice-based Quality improvement practice and research activities.
Accurately gathers and processes all necessary information and dataregardingmedical records, patient referral,billingand any medical treatment during the patient visit.
Answers and places telephone calls as they relate to job duties and/or retrieve on-line messaging. Records, transmits, and assumes responsibility for relaying incoming telephone and email messages appropriately.
Contributes to continuous process improvement by taking an active role in patient experience and satisfaction
Schedules and confirms patient appointments andreviseappointments as needed.Demonstrates understanding and adherence to all Physician Services policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement.
What Qualifications you will need:
The Medical Assistant Apprentice role is consideredprogressivecompetency-based and subject to direct supervision of a practice-based clinical preceptor team. The Apprentice mustdemonstrateacceptable progress according to the following competency-based skills requirements: Competency-based Skills
Phase I Patient Rooming Vital Signs EKG EMR documentation of skills performed Competency-based skills
Phase II Collecting POC test samples to include Urine & Rapid Strep/Influenza Procedure set up and providerassistanceEMR documentation of skills performed Competency-based skills
Phase III Collecting POC test samples to include: HGB A1C, HGB/HCT, PT/INR Venipuncture and specimen collection EMR documentation of skills performed Competency-based skills
Phase IV Oral Medication administration EMR documentation of skills performed Competency-based skills
Phase V Intramuscular Injections, Subcutaneousmedicationand immunizationadministrationEMR documentation of skills performed. Once competency has been checked off by Clinical Preceptor, the Medical Assistant Apprentice may independently complete back office medical assistant clinical duties as assigned
This position requires the followingminimumrequirements:
Demonstrated customer service and leadership skills, through high school organizational involvement and/orpreviousemployment.
Demonstrated basic office and computer skills.
Demonstrated basic knowledge of MicrosoftWord,and E-Mail.
Attention to detail
Desire to work with Patient Populations
Enrolledin PSG Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program isrequired.
One year's prior work experience is preferred.
Benefits
HCA Florida Heart Institute, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Assistant Apprentice opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.