Community Health Systems

Job Description

Dreaming of living in paradise? Want to join a team delivering unmatched patient care? Enjoy leading an incredible team? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

What We Stand For: Lower Keys Medical Center is committed to the delivery of consistent quality services in a safe and fiscally responsible manner that meet the needs of patients, physicians, employees and our community; and to the maintenance of an environment that encourages individual development, teamwork and pride with compassion and respect for each person.

What We Do: Lower Keys Medical Center (LKMC) is a 167 bed, full service, Joint Commission accredited, outstanding, acute care medical facility with a

• 24/7 emergency room
• 24/7 laboratory
• 24/7 radiology services
• 24/7 specially equipped medical transport helicopter

LKMC is also proud to be the only hospital in the Florida Keys that offers labor and delivery services. We also offer physical therapy in Key West using a multi-joint strength system, in addition to other innovative systems and equipment for customized rehabilitation.

LKMC is fully accredited by the State of Florida and the gold standard, The Joint Commission.

What Does a Medical Assistant? As a Medical Assistant with Lower Keys Medical Center, you’re primarily responsible for:

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts.
• Schedules patients for appointments and referrals.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Performs multiple administrative duties as needed.
• Performs a variety of tasks.
• Typically reports to supervisor or manager.

What’s In It For You? Joining the LKMC team gives you an unmatched experience of being a part of something much larger, growth potential, full benefits package, competitive salary, etc.

Which Qualifications Do You Need? In order to set you up for success, you need the basics of…

• Requires a high school diploma and medical assistant certificate
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year of experience in healthcare preferred.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Lower Keys Medical Center is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.