Medical Assistant

Simed Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospitalization Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness discounts

Job summary

SIMEDHealth in Gainesville is hiring a Full Time Medical Assistant to join our patient-focused team across multiple clinics. You will help welcome patients, document vitals, manage medications, and support providers in a fast-paced office.

The ideal candidate has a BLS/CPR certification, completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program or national certification, and experience with electronic health records. On-site work is required; bilingual skills are a plus and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• BLS/CPR certification is required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or national certification is preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience using electronic health records is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in a private medical office or hospital setting is preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate patient information is available in the EMR.
• Welcome patients to the exam room and document vitals in the EMR.
• Coordinate medication refills between patients and providers.
• Administer prescribed medications as trained (injections, oral, topical).
• Assist with procedures such as EKGs, spirometry, dressings, wound care as needed.
• Triaging patient phone calls and answering medical inquiries.
• Assist with referrals and prior authorizations for procedures and surgeries.

Skills

EHR experience

Patient care

Referral coordination

Medication administration

Education

BLS/CPR certification

Medical Assisting program completion or national certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Join Our Patient-Focused Team as a Full Time Medical Assistant in Gainesville! SIMEDHealth is looking for compassionate and detail-oriented Full Time Medical Assistants to join our dedicated teams across several clinics in our Gainesville office. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring the efficient flow of our clinical operations. Your commitment to customer service, safety, and professionalism will directly impact the patient experience.

What You'll Need:

• Current BLS/CPR certification (required)
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or National Certification (preferred)
• Previous experience (1-2 years) using electronic health records (preferred)
• At least one year of experience in a private medical office or hospital setting (preferred)
• Bilingual abilities are a plus!

Your Role Will Involve:

• Ensuring accurate and complete patient information is readily available in their electronic medical records.
• Welcoming patients to the exam room and efficiently documenting their vital signs in the EHR.
• Serving as a key point of contact for medication refill requests, coordinating between patients and providers.
• Administering prescribed medications (injections, oral, topical) according to your training and qualifications.
• Skillfully assisting with and performing various patient procedures (EKGs, spirometry, dressings, wound care, etc.) based on your expertise and clinic needs.
• Triaging patient phone calls with care and providing helpful responses to their medical inquiries.
• Proactively assisting patients with the often-complex process of referrals and authorizations for procedures and surgeries.

SIMEDHealth offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospitalization Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness discounts

This position requires on-site work due to the essential job functions, which include direct patient care and use of on-site medical equipment. Remote work is not available.

Visit SIMEDHealth.com to learn more! SIMEDHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

SIMEDHealth is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about SIMEDHealth, please visit SIMEDHealth.com.