Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Location: Sarasota,FL, USA
Date: 2024-12-24T00:55:46Z
Job Description:
*Department*Urgent Care Center_BR *Job Summary* The Urgent Care Medical Assistant assists in the management of patient care and coordinates patient flow to ensure care is delivered safely effectively and efficiently, while providing direct and indirect assistance to the patient and physician, and serving as a liaison between the facility, physician, insurance company and other healthcare agencies. *Required Qualifications* - Require current/active Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant credential. *Preferred Qualifications* - Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinical experience in an Urgent care Center or Ambulatory/Outpatient setting.- Prefer demonstrated computer literacy with windows-based programs.- Prefer demonstrated effective communication skills and the ability to handle difficult customers or situations.- Prefer demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.- Prefer previous college or vocational training.- Prefer the ability multi-task, prioritize duties and demonstrate initiative and self-direction. *Mandatory Education* HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate *Preferred Education* *Required License and Certs* BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR *Preferred License and Certs* Our urgent care centers are open 7 days a week, 8am - 8pm. Evenings, weekends and holidays are required. Additionally, shifts can vary from 8 hour shifts to 10 and 12 hour shifts. Flexibility to work at all 7 of our urgent care locations is also required, however schedule location preferences will be taken into consideration.[]( []( []( [](One of the largest public health systems in Florida, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has continually evolved from its modest beginning as the county's first community hospital. Our mission to deliver high-quality healthcare for our community has been steadfast since [we first began serving patients in 1925]( at the 32-bed Sarasota Hospital, and our growth has been shaped by and for the Sarasota community.Today, we are [a full-service public health system]( with two hospitals offering specialized expertise in heart, vascular, cancer, orthopedic and neuroscience services, as well as a state-of-the-art cancer care center and a network of outpatient centers, urgent care centers, laboratories, diagnostic imaging and physician practices, skilled nursing and rehabilitation among our many programs. Sarasota Memorial also serves as the region's health care safety net, with Sarasota County's only trauma center, obstetrical services, neonatal intensive care unit, inpatient pediatrics unit and psychiatric services for patients of all ages.The system's flagship 897-bed campus, Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota, has been consistently recognized as one of the [nation's best hospitals]( A regional referral center providing the greatest depth and breadth of care to the community, the campus also includes state-of-the-art specialized centers of care, including the [Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute Oncology Tower]( Rehabilitation Pavilion and newly opened [Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion](With the opening of [Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice]( in fall 2021, we're able to provide south Sarasota County residents convenient access to the same level of care and 5-Star physicians, staff and systems available at our SMH-Sarasota Campus. SMH-Venice features 178 private rooms, a 28-room Emergency Care Center, 8 surgical suites, 10 birthing suites and a pandemic-ready intensive care unit. The Venice campus is currently undergoing an expansion that will double the hospital's capacity when complete in 2024. Sarasota Memorial is powered by more than 10,000 staff and is Sarasota County's largest employer. Over 700 members of the community contribute their time and skills as hospital volunteers; this includes the 9-member [Sarasota County Public Hospital Board]( elected by local voters, governs Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Our Mission Sarasota Memorial strives to provide healthcare services that excel in caring, quality and innovation. Our Vision Our community will be served by the best healthcare system in the nation. Sarasota Memorial will be the best place to be a patient, the best place to work and the best place to practice medicine. Our extraordinary people, innovative clinical technology and effective use of information systems will set us apart. We will deliver services that are safe, result in desired outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge. Our Values To create an environment that supports and rewards:* Safety* Caring and compassion* Excellence and professionalism* Teamwork and trust* Mutual respect and recognition* Accountable and ethical behavior
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