Medical Assistant

Solaris Health Holdings LLC; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Solaris Health Holdings LLC in Ocala, FL seeks a Medical Assistant to support urology services. You will perform administrative and clinical tasks, coordinate appointments, and assist physicians in exams, phlebotomy, EKGs, and minor procedures.

Graduate of MA program with 6 months physician office experience preferred; urology experience desired. Identify and document patient histories, vital signs, and education. Minimal travel. This position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform well in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems operations including EMR and Practice Management Solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Project Management.
• Vendor relations for ordering office and clinical supplies.
• Database management.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Delivers exceptional patient service.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant will perform administrative and clinical duties under supervision.
• Coordinate and schedule patient appointments with physicians, nursing, and staff.
• Greet patients and prepare them for visits; measure vital signs and document history.
• Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests.
• Assist physicians with exams and basic lab tasks including phlebotomy and EKGs.
• Assist with in-office X-ray and therapy procedures; prepare medications with physician authorization.
• Change dressings, apply bandages, and remove sutures; perform first aid as needed.
• Ensure accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Maintain patient logs for lab requests, CT scans, and treatment orders.
• Assist in orientation and training of new personnel; ensure smooth handoffs.

Skills

EMR knowledge

Practice management

Patient service

Verbal communication

HIPAA compliance

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant supports the delivery of urological services, performs work as required and functions as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team. The Medical Assistant is tasked to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical offices running smoothly. This position collaborates/work with staff within their practice or other professional disciplines within the affiliated medical groups as needed to achieve effective and efficient patient care delivery and the desired patient outcomes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The Medical Assistant will perform various administrative and clinical duties under the direction of their assigned direct supervisor.
• The Medical Assistant will consistently confer with physicians, nursing, and other staff members to coordinate and schedule appointments of patients.
• Greets and prepare patients.
• Measures and records vital signs.
• Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint.
• Provides patient education with regards to medications, management of diseases, home treatments and special diets.
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routing screening tests.
• Assists physicians with exams.
• Performs phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens. Performs basic lab tests.
• Performs EKG’s.
• Assists with X-ray and physician therapy procedures.
• Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization.
• Change dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures.
• Uses CPR skills when necessary.
• Prepares accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Opens office in the morning and closes in the afternoon.
• Assist in maintaining patient logs for the following: Lab requests, CT scans and other treatment orders for the patients.
• Maintains prescription ledger when needed.
• Ensures the back office has good flow, keeps rooms full and assists with room turnover.
• Performs new patient thorough work-up (x-rays, vitals, new patient packet explanation).
• Adds medical history on all new patients and updates all established patients’ history in accurately.
• Performs accurate and complete room set-up for physician.
• Ensures that all patients medication is updated before physician visit.
• Handles set-up for in office surgical procedures.
• Ensures appropriate consent form is completed correctly avoiding the use of too many medical abbreviations within the consent forms.
• Scribe as assigned per physician office flow.
• Prepares for seeing patients the following day, including patient confirmation for next day visit.
• Completes patient medical record requests when necessary.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Ensures proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed.
• Meets established attendance criteria and starts work promptly. Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts.
• Respects and acknowledges the organizations commitment to cultural diversity, which is expressed through behavior, language and actions.
• Consistently demonstrates good use of time and resources.
• Adherence to HR, & Corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensures that all medical records are accurate and complete for all patients.
• Ensures compliance of healthcare regulations, medical laws and high ethical standards.
• Regularly adheres and supports compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned including, but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA & CMS guidelines for Parts C & D on General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Certification or Registration preferred.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Ability to perform well in stressful situations.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR, Practice Management Solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Project Management.
• Vendor relations (for those MA’s that are required to order office and clinical supplies).
• Database management.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience (based on State regulation requirements)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

6 months experience working within a physician’s office desired. Urology experience desired.

REQUIRED TRAVEL

Minimal travel required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight

Frequency

1-25 lbs.

Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs.

Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling

Frequency

1-25 lbs.

Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs.

Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting - Height, Weight

Frequency

Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs.

Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs.

Seldom: up to 2%

Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs.

Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs.

Seldom: up to 2%