Medical Assistant

ENT & Allergy Associates of Florida; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

401(K)

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

ENT and Allergy Associates of Florida seeks a qualified Medical Assistant for a full-time, Monday–Friday 8:00–4:30 role at our Port Charlotte office. The ideal candidate will possess in-office procedures experience, strong medical terminology, and the ability to handle a high patient volume.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, scheduling tests, assisting in procedures, and maintaining a clean, ready exam room.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year hands-on Medical Assistant experience.
• Current certification or willing to participate in in-house training and national test.
• Comfortable assisting with surgical procedures.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Bi-lingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answering patient calls.
• Taking vitals.
• Obtaining authorizations.
• Scheduling diagnostic tests and surgery.
• Preparing exam rooms.
• Assisting the physician in exam rooms for procedures as needed.
• Scribe.
• Cleaning and sterilizing instruments per CDC and ENTAAF guidelines.
• Provide briefing of each patient prior to physician entering the exam room.

Skills

Hands-on MA experience

Medical terminology

EMR experience

Bilingual

Tools

EMR software

Job description

ENT and Allergy Associates of Florida has been serving the needs of our patients for 62 years. Join us and experience what it's like to take pride in being part of a dynamic team that is on the cutting edge.

We are seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time, Monday- Friday 8:00-4:30 position at our Port Charlotte office. Our practice provides comprehensive general and subspecialty ENT medical and surgical care within the convenience of one medical group. Patient care is our top concern, and because we can provide both diagnosis and rehabilitative services, our patients know they can depend on our team for all their needs.

Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Medical Assistant who is comfortable with in-office procedures, medical terminology, multitask oriented, motivated, able to handle a high volume of incoming patients, must be a self-starter and willing to learn all aspects of the ENT, Allergy and Audiology field.

Responsibilities

• Answering patient calls
• Taking vitals
• Obtaining authorizations
• Scheduling diagnostic tests and surgery
• Preparing exam rooms
• Assisting the physician in exam rooms for procedures as needed (ie: wax removal, biopsies, surgical procedures, etc)obtaining proper consent and ensuring proper scope of practice is followed
• Scribe
• Cleaning and sterilizing instruments in accordance with CDC and ENTAAF guidelines
• Provide briefing of each patient prior to physician entering the exam room

Requirements

• Minimum one-year HANDS ON Medical Assistant experience
• Current with certification or willing to participate and pass our in-house 1 year commitment training course and national test
• Comfortable assisting with surgical procedures.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a clear speaking voice.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• The ability to interact professionally at all times with patients, physicians, and team members.
• EMR experience.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Bi-lingual is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision: Effective 1st of the month after 60 days of full time employment.
• Company paid STD, LTD, Life: Effective 1st of the month after 1 year of full-time employment.
• 401(K): Effective 1st of the month after 1 year of employment.
• 6 Paid Holidays: Effective immediately.
• PTO: Time earned per pay period

Physical Demands

Coordination, manual, and physical dexterity sufficient to properly and adequately use various items of medical equipment and office equipment as required of the position or directed by the Manager. The position may involve sitting, standing, bending, and stooping. Incumbent must also be able to assist patients in transferring from wheelchair to an exam chair, when necessary. Responsibilities may also require the incumbent to travel between ENTAAF offices for support purposes. The incumbent must also be capable of lifting up to 25 pounds. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities if needed to perform the essential functions of the job.

Salary Will Be Based On Experience And Skills

We are an equal-opportunity employer.

We are a tobacco free workforce.

We perform full Criminal, Government, Credit, Drug (to include Nicotine and Tobacco) drivers and professional license background checks on all applicants being considered for positions.

Salary: $20.00 per hour