Medical Assistant - PACE Clinic

Position Description

Empath Health is a nonprofit integrated network of care that provides expert, life-changing health care to those with chronic and advanced illnesses. Empath Health includes hospice, palliative home health and physician services, independent living assistance and day care for seniors, HIV services and advance care planning.

Suncoast PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for health care and support services to Pinellas County the Elderly) is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive seniors with chronic health conditions. As a member of Empath Health, our focus is on helping participants remain healthy and independent while living in their own homes.

We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Assistant to partner with the clinic nurses and physicians/APRNs to help create more efficiency with the use of nurse and physician/APRN time and assume various clinical and non-clinical tasks currently performed by the other clinic staff.

Other essential functions and responsibilities of this position include:

5. Skills/Knowledge:
• Broad knowledge base of health care problems of the frail elderly.
• Skilled in physical assessment and triaging.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
• Skilled in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skilled in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, medical staff, staff members and family caregivers.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Mission: Through every step of every journey, we offer compassion through extraordinary care, hope through innovative services and inspiration through endless encouragement.

Vision: To be the leader in life-changing health care.

Position Requirements

As a Medical Assistant with Empath Health you must be patient/family focused, loyal, motivated and interested in serving your community.

Other requirements of this role include:

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); more advanced education preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensure: Valid Florida State Driver’s License.
• Certifications: Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.
•Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical or Health Care administrative setting.
• Must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must be able to provide proof of automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in their employee file.
• Basic computer skills
• Post Offer Employment Testing (POET) or Fit for Duty examination (as necessary) with “Capable” result required.

Applicants provisionally accepted for employment will be required to undergo a fitness for duty evaluation. The individual will be required to simulate the tasks that they would normally be expected to perform in their role. Those who qualify under ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) will be provided with reasonable accommodations to assist in the performance of the evaluated tasks.

Empath Health wants your career to be as rewarding as possible. We provide our employees with numerous opportunities for growth, education and advancement. We offer competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package and peace of mind.
Other benefits include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Professional group liability insurance
• 29 Days Paid Time Off annually
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone plan discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Local, state and national workshops and conferences
• Advanced certification courses
• Leadership development programs
• Much more!

Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

Drug & Tobacco Free Workplace

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.