MA - Medical Assistant

Elite DNA Behavioral Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite DNA Behavioral Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with routine administrative and clinical tasks. You will help patients feel at ease and assist with documentation, vitals, and basic patient care under physician supervision.

The role requires strong attention to detail, good communication, and familiarity with EHR systems, CPT/ICD-10 coding, and medication procedures. Experience in healthcare and a certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Medical assisting certification is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving and customer service.
• Proficient oral and written communications.
• Knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 coding procedures.
• Knowledge of medication procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides services to individuals and coordination/support to psychiatrists, PA and APRNs.
• Initiates and completes all relevant documentation within organizational time frames.
• Performs duties to maximize clinic efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborates with team members to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Triage patient calls and document interactions within 24 hours.
• Take vitals, medical history, and assist with direct patient care as needed.
• Prepare medications and coordinate with pharmacies; follow up on results.
• Maintain patient records and documentation in the chart.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Medical terminology

Oral and written communication

Electronic Health Records

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

CPT & ICD-10 Coding

Job description

Job Summary

Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly. Medical assistants are instrumental in helping patients feel at ease in the physician’s office and often explain the physician's instructions. Medical assistants are cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties. Responsible for patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed health care provider.

Description

Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly. Medical assistants are instrumental in helping patients feel at ease in the physician’s office and often explain the physician's instructions. Medical assistants are cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties. Responsible for patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed health care provider.

Responsibilities And Standards

• Provides services to individuals and coordination/support to psychiatrists, PA and APRNs;
• Initiates and completes all relevant documentation within organizational time frames;
• Performs duties in a prioritized, organized, and orderly manner to maximize clinic efficiency and productivity;
• Collaborates with team members and other staff to ensure a complete, appropriate and positive experience for all clients.
• Follow instructions and complete job duties as assigned by providers and management staff.
• When taking vitals, ensure medication history is accurate, removing all medications patient is not currently taking;
• Responsible for performing genetic testing, as well as, educating patient, submitting test, following-up on results so provider has them for next patient visit;
• Will welcome and ensure clients are shown to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician in a timely and welcoming manner;
• Employee will perform a variety of medical assessments including blood pressure, height & weight;
• Will provide appropriate and timely documentation;
• Take medical histories;
• Will assist the physician and nurse with direct client care as well as tasks such as filing, chart documentation, faxes, prescription medical programs and telephone follow‑up as assigned;
• Initiates and completes all relevant documentation within organizational time frames;
• Maintain, copy and file patient records and other information as needed.
• Monitor voicemails throughout the day, return the calls and effectively resolve the reason for call within 24 hours of the call. Proper documentation for each call and subsequent interaction;
• Triage patient phone calls, both incoming and on voice mail. Document the interaction within 24 hours;
• Review Athena messages and respective inbox and messages. Respond and document accordingly. Discuss patient concerns with respective provider within 24 hours of incoming call, email, voicemail or message. Document appropriately within same time frame.
• Takes medication orders from psychiatrist/APRN/PA and phones in to pharmacy if needed. Appropriate documentation, as well as confirmation phone call to client, is expected within 24 hours;
• Prepare medication refill requests within 24 hours of receiving them;
• Verify pharmacy information, last visit, last fill, insurance, pick up or mail etc.;
• Prior authorizations should be handled within 24 hours of receiving the request from the pharmacy or insurance company. Document all interactions with patient and pharmacy;
• Update medications and respective information on patient’s charts;
• Provide guidance and education to patients on the details of what has been prescribed and when / where to get the medication;
• Provide information for afterhours call line and information to call if patient has a question. Document this interaction in patient chart.

Requirements

Education/Training Level:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One-year experience in healthcare, medical staff services preferred.

Licenses And Certifications

• Medical Assisting certification preferred.

Communication Skills

• Proficient oral and written communications.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving and customer service
• Must demonstrate positive interpersonal relationship skills with individuals and groups in a wide variety of settings
• Medical terminology knowledge essential

Technology Skills

• Effectively uses Electronic Health Records
• Knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 Coding procedures.
• Knowledge of medication procedures.