Medical Assistant - Dialysis Clinic, Inc.

Overview

This position will be part of our speacialty practice team at Nephrology Consultants of Jacksonville.  This is a group of highly trained specialists in the field of nephrology and hypertension with many years of experience in the Jacksonville community.  We guide and care for people through the entire spectrum of kidney disease in a professional, compassionate and loving manner.  Nephrology Consultants partners with Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) to provide an integrated approach to the highest quality of dialysis care. 

Nephrology Consultants of Jacksonville/Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off and a strong culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

The Medical Assistant, under the direction of supervisor and/or physician, assists with the normal day-to-day tasks associated with a specialty practice.

Schedule: Full-time, typical schedule is five 8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday

Compensation: Pay depending on qualifications and experience - medical experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long-term care insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect:

• Performs multi-tasks normally associated with a small physician specialty practice.
• Assists in registration, examination, treatment, check-out, and reappointment of patients under the direction of the physician and team leader.
• Receives and interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information in patients' medical records.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.  
• Requests medications, lab tests, diagnostic tests, and specialty referrals upon the physician’s orders.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a physician-driven medical practice.
• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks. 

Qualifications

Successful Candidates Bring:

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated clinical excellence
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Medical assistant certificate preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in a related field preferred

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

DCI’s Differentiator:Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if we’re hiring in a clinic near you! www.dciinc.jobs

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.  If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at Accommodations@dciinc.org or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.

For more information about equal opportunity please see: 

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and

https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf.

Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at: https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles