Medical Assistant

Astera Cancer Care; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SunState Medical Specialists in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support under a physician's direction. You will stay with the physician in the exam room, assist with initial consultations, manage routine follow-ups, and support diagnostic studies.

You will also handle specimen collection, blood draws, documentation of medications, vital signs, and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Maintain licenses and/or certifications as applicable.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remain with the physician in the exam room unless asked to step out or schedule a study.
• Assist the doctor in all aspects of the patient’s initial consultation and weekly status checks.
• Conduct routine follow-up examinations and attend to emergency visits as needed.
• Schedule and follow up on diagnostic studies with proper documentation and physician signature.
• Acquire lab results and promptly notify the physician of results on interim reports.
• Draw blood for lab tests and follow up on laboratory results.
• Attend OSHA/Biomedical update meetings and apply updates in the clinical setting.
• Document current medications and any new prescriptions with dose, instructions, and nurse initials.
• Record samples given to patients and chart vital signs and weights.
• Verify allergy stickers and assist with or perform catheterization for simulations.
• Report or verify patient problems and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain open communication with front desk and nursing staff regarding patient care and treatment plans.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Education

Medical Assistant certification or diploma

Job description

## Medical AssistantApply: Fort Myers, FL: Full time: Posted Today: R-0000026010Why Join Us?SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is proud to be a part of OneOncology in delivering exceptional, community-based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians spanning urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is committed to providing high-quality, accessible care. Our practice continues to expand services by offering advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research. We are dedicated to recruiting top-tier physicians to help increase access to affordable, high-quality care throughout the state.**Job Description:**The Medical Assistant is a specifically trained individual who demonstrates expertise in dealing with patients during all aspects of care. Performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the Physician or Physician’s designee. Your key responsibilities:* Remain with physician at all times in the exam room unless asked to step out or sent to schedule a study.* Assist the doctor in all aspects of the patient’s initial consultation, and weekly status checks* Routine follow-up examinations* Any emergency visits that are needed.* Schedule and follow-up on all diagnostic studies that are ordered including proper documentation and obtaining physicians signature on test result.* Responsible for acquiring results and notifying Physician of results on all interim reports.* Draws blood for various lab tests that are sent out. Follow up on results of lab.* Attend annual OSHA/Biomedical update meetings and application in the clinical setting of the updates.* Practice safety precautions and wear personal protective equipment when needed.* Document medications the patients are currently taking, and document any new medications prescribed by our physicians while under our care. This includes the name of the medication, dose and amount prescribed, physician prescribing, instructions, date and nurse’s initials.* Documentation of any samples given to patient.* Responsible for charting patient’s vital signs, initial weight, and all follow-up weights.* Responsible for obtaining all signed permission slips for patients who are radioactive prostate seed implants only.* Verify the allergy sticker is complete.* Assist or perform catheterization of patients for various simulations.* Responsible for reporting or verifying all patient problems as reported.* Maintain HIPAA rules and regulations as it applies to patient privacy. Maintain open communication with front desk, Nursing staff, etc. as it applies to:* Patient add-ons* Patients on treatment breaks* Changes in treatment plan* Be an active part of the center’s team.* Demonstrate courtesy and respect at all times* Represent the company in a professional manner* Maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations* Maintain attendance according to scheduled days and hours and uniform and appearance standards, according to company policy.* Attends mandatory company training sessions as required by state/federal law where applicable Additional responsibilities:* You will advance the patient experience* You will effectively build strong relationships and networks to deliver organizational goals* You will participate in and enforce standards of care for patients* You will demonstrate a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization* You will promote consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service Qualifications* Excellent attention to detail, good oral and written communications skills* Must work well with multiple tasks and changing priorities* Maintain licenses and/or certifications as applicable* 1-3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred