Administrative Medical Assistant Float

Floridaortho; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and advancement

Excellent job security and stability

Job summary

Floridaortho in Lakeland, FL is looking for a Medical Assistant to perform secretarial duties for physicians, ensuring quality patient care through effective communication and organizational skills. Applicants should have a High School Diploma, a Medical Assistant Certificate, and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

The role requires proficiency in Excel and Word, and the ability to travel to clinic locations. Full-time opportunities with potential for growth are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Must be willing to travel to all clinic locations in the Tampa Bay area.
• Must be able to work extended hours to cover clinics as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care and follow through with physician orders.
• Maintain Physicians schedule and coordinate appointments.
• Facilitate patient interactions with other departments.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Proficient in Excel and Word

Suture/staple removal experience

Spanish Bi-Lingual

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

Lakeland | LKLD
4725 US Hwy. 98 S.
Suite 101/102
Lakeland, FL 33812, USA

• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $26 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

In this role you will

Be responsible for performing secretarial duties for physician, which includes knowledge of medical terminology, and hospital and clinic procedures.

Compensation

$18.00 – $26.00 per hour
Compensation is based on experience, certification level, and relevant orthopedic or high-volume clinical background.

Key Responsibilities

• Able to effectively deliver quality patient care and follow through with physician orders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to conduct oneself in a professional and positive manner on a consistent basis and during challenging situations.
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Reliable and able to adjust work schedule according to patient/clinic needs
• Opening and distribution of mail for Physician.
• Maintaining Physicians schedule.
• Entering all calls in Filemaker.
• Scheduling of appointments, depositions, conferences, etc.
• Scheduling patient surgeries, pre and post operative appointments, and preparing paperwork.
• Scheduling all surgeries in Filemaker.
• Entering Physicians billing information in Filemaker, if applicable.
• Liaison between Physician and Hospital.
• Liaison between Physician and patient.
• Preparing letters of excuse from work or school.
• Triaging of patient calls.
• Facilitating patient interaction with other FOI departments.
• Completing Disability Forms for patients.
• Making travel arrangements for Physicians.
• Assisting Physician in clinic, if applicable.
• Assure compliance with all company plans, policies and procedures set forth by the Florida Orthopaedic Institute
• All other duties as assigned.

About You

• High School Diploma required
• Completed Medical Assisting School or received a Medical Assistant Certificate
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Must be willing to travel to all of our clinic locations in the Tampa Bay area
• Must be able to work extended hours to cover clinics as needed
• Must have suture/staple removal experience

We Would Love It If You Also Had

• Spanish Bi-Lingual a Plus!
• Orthopaedic experience

At FOI our goal is to provide our patients with world-class orthopedic care.

What we offer

• Full time opportunities available, with room for career growth and advancement.
• Excellent job security and stability, to promote an optimal work life balance.
• Be part of this dynamic and growing high level Patient Services Team!

Orthopaedic Solutions Management is a Drug Free Workplace

We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. As part of this commitment, we operate as a drug‑free workplace. All candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment drug screening and/or be subject to random drug testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.