Medical Assistant

Physician Partners of America; Ruskin (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Physician Partners of America is seeking a Medical Assistant in Florida to greet patients, manage check-in/check-out, and prepare patients for examinations. You will collect vital signs, review patient histories, and assist providers with examinations and procedures during clinic hours.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, BLS certification, and 1+ year of MA experience; travel to regional clinics may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• BLS certification.
• Medical Assistant experience (1+ year preferred).
• Minimum of one year pain management experience preferred.
• Travel to and from clinics within the region as business needs support the request.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients upon entry; handles check-in and check-out.
• Verifies insurance for walk-in patients and answers calls.
• Maintains patient accounts and records; schedules appointments.
• Takes patient histories and vital signs; prepares patients for examination.
• Assists physicians and mid-level providers during examinations and treatments.
• Performs basic laboratory tests and collects specimens.
• Enters data into the EMR and scans/indexes documents.
• Arranges for hospital admissions and lab services.

Skills

BLS certification

English communication

Microsoft Office

EHR management

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant greets patients upon entry, performs check in and check out functions, escorts patients to exam room and preps patients to see medical provider (collects vital signs, patient social history, and medication history).

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Under the supervision of a Physician, Mid-Level Provider, and Practice Manager and/or Lead Medical Assistant:
• Handles front desk duties; checking patient in and out, verifying insurance for walk-in patients, answering calls
• Maintains patients’ accounts and records, word processing, and scheduling of patients
• Takes patient histories and vital signs
• Prepares patients for examination and/or procedures
• Assists the physician and mid-level provider with examinations and treatments
• Performs selected diagnostic tests as directed by the physician
• Assists physicians and mid-levels during examinations
• Collects and prepare laboratory specimens, e.g., urine drug screen samples
• Performs basic laboratory tests such as AccuCheck (blood sugar)
• Sterilizes medical instruments as appropriate
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by a physician (IM injections)
• Enters data into patient’s electronic record; scans and indexes documents accurately to patient’s electronic medical records
• Arranges for hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Performs all job duties assigned by any provider and leadership within the scope of a Medical Assistant

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Strong ethical and moral character references
• BLS certification
• Medical Assistant experience (1+ year preferred)
• Minimum of one year pain management experience preferred
• Travel to and from clinics within the region and within reasonable distance as business needs support the request

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner-- able to counsel/teach customers, train co-workers, and positively contribute to marketing/public relations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the medical and business community.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and EHR management

HOURS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Our medical clinics are located in Florida, Texas and California. The job will be Monday through Friday. Work hours will typically be 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (may be subject to change with clinic case load).

Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable diseases, electrical equipment, blood borne pathogens, etc.

Personal protective equipment: Provided if necessary (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.