Medical Assistant

MyCare Medical; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

FSA

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Travel Assistance

My Secure Advantage

Bereavement leave

Job summary

MyCare Medical is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering healthcare services. You will identify patient concerns, record observations, prepare patients for exams, and document communications with patients.

You will perform vital signs, tests, venipuncture, injections, wound care, and assist with pelvic exams or minor procedures, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Medical assistant certificate or 1 year healthcare experience with patient contact.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, arithmetic, vein puncture techniques, and clinic safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients’ chief complaints and record observations in the medical record.
• Assist patients with medical history forms and prep for examinations; document phone calls and file completion.
• Perform height, weight, vital signs, and vision tests; record results.
• Conduct tests and procedures under physician direction (EKG, non-stress tests, spirometry, venipunctures, strep tests, glucometer, urinalysis).
• Assist in treatments and examinations (injections, wound care, minor surgery, pelvic exams, IUD insertions) and address psychosocial needs.
• Clean/sterilize equipment; stock rooms and labs; maintain inventory.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Basic medical terminology

Safe vein puncture techniques

HIPAA compliance

Communication with physicians

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

1 year healthcare experience (direct patient contact)

Equivalent combination of training/education/experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant, under medical supervision, assists physicians in the delivery of healthcare services.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify patients’ chief complaints and record observations in patient’s permanent medical record. Communicate to physician abnormal lab results
• Assist patients in completing medical history forms and prepare patients for examinations & treatment by physician. Document all phone calls with patients. Return completed patient file to designated area
• Perform height, weight, vital sign, and vision tests, recording them in the medical record
• Conduct tests and procedures as directed, such as EKGs, non-stress tests, spirometer, venipunctures, skin punctures, strep screen, glucometer, and urine tests.
• Assist health service providers with treatments and examinations of patients such as injections, wound care, pelvic exams, minor surgery, and IUD insertions; assist in the identification of psychosocial needs and consult with the health service provider.
• Clean and sterilize equipment, stock patient rooms and labs with appropriate supplies. Maintain medical supply inventory.
• Transcribe doctors’ orders and prepare appropriate requisitions, forms, and calls to pharmacy. Daily follow up of pharmacy messages.
• Notify patient of any change ordered by the physician.
• Maintain patient flow after check-in. Prioritize walk-in versus appointment based on conversation with patient.
• Perform triage on patient as soon as chart is ready.
• May assist more than one physician at a time.
• Comply with office policy and procedure, OSHA Standards and HIPAA Privacy Regulations as stated in HIPAA Policy and Procedure Manual.

Job Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate issued by an accredited institution OR
• One (1) year of experience working in a health care setting that includes direct patient contact OR
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required
• Basic medical terminology, basic arithmetic, safe vein puncture techniques, and safe work practices in a clinic setting

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurances
  • FSA and Life Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Advocacy, Travel Assistance, and My Secure Advantage