Medical Assistant

Simed Health; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 is hiring a Full Time Medical Assistant for our Ocala physiatry clinic. You will ensure accurate patient data in the EMR, greet patients, document vitals, and coordinate medication refills with providers.

You will assist with procedures and triage calls while supporting referrals and authorizations in a busy clinical setting. Ideal candidates have an accredited MA program or national certification, BLS/CPR, and 1–2 years of EHR experience, preferably in private practice or hospital

Qualifications

• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.
• 1-2 years of EHR experience preferred.
• At least 1 year in a private medical office or hospital setting preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and complete patient information is available in the EMR.
• Welcome patients to the exam room and document vital signs in the EHR.
• Coordinate medication refills between patients and providers.
• Administer prescribed medications (injections, oral, topical) per training.
• Assist with and perform patient procedures (EKG, spirometry, dressings, wound care) as needed.
• Triaging patient calls and responding to medical inquiries.
• Assist with referrals and authorizations for procedures and surgeries.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

EHR experience

Private practice experience

Bilingual abilities

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or National Certification

Job description

Join Our Patient-Focused Team as a Full Time Medical Assistant in Ocala!

SIMEDHealth is looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Full Time Medical Assistant to join our dedicated team in our Physiatry clinic in our Ocala 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:

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or National Certification (preferred)
• Current BLS/CPR certification (required)
• 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.

SIMEDHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

SIMEDHealth is an equal opportunity employer.