Medical Assistant

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Job summary

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches, Inc. in Lake Worth, FL, is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our Cardiology team. You will assist with patient prep for examinations, perform triage and vital signs, provide patient education, and support follow-up care as directed by the physician.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Athena, CPT, and ICD-10 codes, and be able to maintain accurate records while supporting back-office workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years Medical/clinical experience preferred; formal medical training with certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with Athena, CPT, and ICD-10 codes is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient triage and vital signs.
• Assist with physician examinations and procedures.
• Provide patient education and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate medical records and dictated notes.

Skills

Communication

Triage

Medical terminology

Typing accuracy

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school medical training (certified)

Tools

Athena

CPT coding

ICD-10 coding

Job description

Located In:Lake Worth, Florida 33467We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our Cardiology team. This role involves assisting patients with preparation for physician examinations, performing patient triage and assessments, providing education, and ensuring appropriate follow-up care as directed by the physician. The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable about HMO insurance carriers. This role requires someone who can build a kind and professional rapport with patients, maintain accurate records, and support a smooth flow of back-office functions in a fast-paced environment.Position Description & Duties and Responsibilities:Perform triage and patient assessment.Take patient vitals as needed.Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures prescribed by the physician.Support the physician during clinical office procedures.Provide patient education and instruction as required.Assist with the follow-up of patient test results and ensure proper instructions for further care.Administer medications as prescribed by the physician and maintain accurate medication logs.Coordinate scheduling and pre-certification for tests (e.g., CT, MRI, PET scans) ordered by the physician.Maintain patient charts, records, and dictation for the assigned physician.Take patient phone messages and follow up as necessary.Ensure a safe and clean environment for patient care.Perform tasks as needed for lab and X-ray (if certified).Order medical supplies as necessary.Perform other duties as assigned by the physician or practice manager.Position Qualifications / Education & Experience:High School diploma or equivalent required.1-2 years of experience in a medical setting preferred; clinical or formal medical training in a trade school with certification is a plus.Familiarity with Athena, CPT, and ICD-10 codes is helpful.Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to effectively interact with staff, physicians, and patients.Must be proficient in typing and using a computer keyboard with accuracy.Ability to remain flexible and handle various tasks and responsibilities in a dynamic environment.Here are just a few things we offer:Access to health, dental, and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountEligible for PTO and Holiday payCompany paid life insurance.Access to voluntary short and long-term disability insuranceAccess to additional life insuranceAccess to Accident and Critical Illness Insurance401K with automatic employer contributionMedical Specialists of the Palm Beaches, Inc. (“MSPB”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: MSPB is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MSPB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. MSPB will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. MSPB encourages applicants of all ages.