Medical Assistant

Physician Partners of America, LLC; Florida; Presencial; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Physician Partners of America, LLC seeks a skilled Medical Assistant to greet patients, check them in and out, and escort them to exam rooms across our Florida clinics.

You will collect vital signs and histories, assist physicians with examinations and procedures, perform basic lab tests, enter data into the EMR, and help coordinate tests and admissions.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• Medical Assistant with 1+ year experience preferred.
• Pain management experience preferred (1 year).
• Willingness to travel between regional clinics.

Responsabilidades

• Greet patients, check in/out, and verify insurance for walk-ins.
• Take patient histories and vital signs; prepare for examinations.
• Assist physicians during examinations and with treatments.
• Enter data into EMR and manage patient records; coordinate labs.
• Arrange hospital admissions and external lab services.
• Maintain front desk duties and schedule appointments.

Conhecimentos

English proficiency

Professional communication

Customer service orientation

Team collaboration

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

EHR management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant greets patients upon entry, performs check in and check out functions, escorts patients to exam room and preps patients to see medical provider (collects vital signs, patient social history, and medication history).

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Under the supervision of a Physician, Mid-Level Provider, and Practice Manager and/or Lead Medical Assistant:
• Handles front desk duties; checking patient in and out, verifying insurance for walk-in patients, answering calls
• Maintains patients’ accounts and records, word processing, and scheduling of patients
• Takes patient histories and vital signs
• Prepares patients for examination and/or procedures
• Assists the physician and mid-level provider with examinations and treatmentsPerforms selected diagnostic tests as directed by the physician
• Assists physicians and mid-levels during examinations
• Collects and prepare laboratory specimens, e.g., urine drug screen samples
• Performs basic laboratory tests such as AccuCheck (blood sugar)
• Sterilizes medical instruments as appropriate
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by a physician (IM injections)
• Enters data into patient’s electronic record; scans and indexes documents accurately to patient’s electronic medical records
• Arranges for hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Performs all job duties assigned by any provider and leadership within the scope of a Medical Assistant

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Strong ethical and moral character references
• BLS certification
• Medical Assistant experience (1+ year preferred)
• Minimum of one year pain management experience preferred
• Travel to and from clinics within the region and within reasonable distance as business needs support the request

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner-- able to counsel/teach customers, train co-workers, and positively contribute to marketing/public relations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the medical and business community.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and EHR management

HOURS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Our medical clinics are located in Florida, Texas and California. The job will be Monday through Friday. Work hours will typically be 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (may be subject to change with clinic case load).

Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable diseases, electrical equipment, blood borne pathogens, etc.

Personal protective equipment: Provided if necessary (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.