Medical Assistant

Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Reports to: Office Supervisor

Job Description: This is a full-time opportunity within a busy Internal Medicine office in New Tampa. This role is responsible for assisting providers and managing clinic functions within the department. **BILINGUAL PREFERRED AND MA CERTIFICATION REQUIRED**

WHAT DOES FLORIDA MEDICAL CLINIC ORLANDO HEALTH HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefits programs that are among the best. From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for

Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth

Offers Medical Benefits including:

Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan

Discounts at our medical facilities

Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans

Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs

Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions

Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options

Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays

Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment

Values and appreciates its employees

Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Essential Functions of the Position:

Completes the start of day processes

Unlocks cabinets and doors

Powers up equipment

Logs on all work stations in exam room and work area

Sets up medical supplies and equipment for the day

Properly room patients

Takes and records vitals

Confirms information required by provider is present (labs, hospital records, etc.)

Updates IEHR (allergies, medications, history, etc.)

Assists in following appointment schedule

Prepares exam room

Prepares patient for examination or treatment

Obtains informed consents and ABN as necessary

Notifies provider when patient is ready

Assists provider during examination and with treatment

Performs diagnostic studies and treatments as ordered by the provider

Administers injections and immunizations and records them in IEHR

Obtains consents

Prepares specimens and requisitions for lab courier

Performs tests

Enters charges for services rendered by the medical assistant

Cleans and sterilizes instruments and medical equipment

Processes medication requests per provider

Handles medication refill requests

Obtains prescription overrides and prior authorization when needed

Addresses and handles all tasks, as well as monitoring provider’s tasks

Handles patient calls:

Returns messages

Notifies patients of test results and instructions from provider

Schedules follow up appointments

Makes follow up calls to check on patients post procedure as indicated by provider or office protocol

Triages patient calls and needs

Distributes, reviews, and teaches patient education

Organizes and maintains sample and supply closets

Assists provider with completion of forms requested by patients

Prepares charts

Acquires all medical records necessary for visit

Makes sure all ordered tests have been performed and results are present

Confirms authorization has been obtained if required

Reviews chart and drug inventory to ensure drug is available

Completes the end of day processes

Maintains medical equipment; ensures all equipment is calibrated, cleaned, sterilized and charged

Collects red bags as necessary

Monitors and replaces sharps containers when needed

Stocks exam rooms

Cleans and sanitizes exam rooms

Empties HIPAA container into destruction bin

Logs off of all work stations including exam rooms

Locks all cabinets

Additional Responsibilities:

Maintains an organized and clean work area

Participates in maintenance of clinical supplies

Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Physical and Mental Demands:

Physical requirements

Able to stand or walk for long periods

Use of proper body mechanics

Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making

High level verbal and written communication skills

Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Occupational Exposure:

High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards

Job Qualifications:

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Strong customer service orientation

Clinical Medical Assistant diploma required

Strong team player

Basic computer proficiency

1 year clinical experience in medical assisting

Bilingual preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.

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