Medical Assistant

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

PTO and Holiday pay

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability insurance

Additional life insurance

401K with employer contribution

Job summary

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches in Lake Worth, FL is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our medical team. You will assist patients with preparation for physician examinations, perform triage and assessments, and provide education and follow-up care as directed by the physician.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with HMO insurance carriers, maintain accurate records, and support back-office functions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years in a medical setting preferred; formal medical training a plus.
• Familiarity with Athena, CPT, and ICD-10 codes helpful.

Responsibilities

• Triage and patient assessment and vitals as needed.
• Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per physician.
• Coordinate scheduling, pre-certifications, and follow-up communications.

Skills

Patient triage

Vital signs

Patient education

Communication skills

Typing & computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training or certification (preferred)

Tools

Athena

CPT codes

ICD-10 codes

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Located In:Lake Worth, Florida 33467We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our medical 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.