Medical Assistant

Loyal Source; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 27,317; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare workforce solutions provider is seeking a Medical Assistant in Tallahassee, Florida, to perform both clinical and administrative duties. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, managing clinic flow, and maintaining medical records. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and up-to-date BLS certification. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on delivering quality healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs including blood pressure and pulse.
• Prepare claimant for examination including testing.
• Draw blood for lab tests.
• Manage clinic flow and check-in/out claimants.
• Maintain medical supplies and order inventory.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail

Basic understanding of medical terminology

Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks

Proficiency with computer systems for electronic medical records

Ability to follow established medical protocols

Up-to-date BLS certification

Job description

Medical Assistant

Performs both administrative and clinical tasks in the clinical setting, including taking vital signs, preparing for exams (equipment and exam rooms), cleaning of both exam rooms and equipment after completion of examination, maintaining medical records, confirming appointments, essentially acting as a bridge between the examiner and the claimant to ensure smooth office operations.

Pay Rate: 19.83/hr

Key responsibilities of a medical assistant

• Clinical duties:
  • Take vital signs (blood pressure and pulse)
  • Prepare claimant for examination (Electrocardiogram testing/Pulmonary Function Testing)
  • Draw blood for lab tests
  • Perform Pulmonary Function Testing
  • Perform Electrocardiogram – uploading for official reading
  • Calibrate equipment (Pulmonary Function machine – daily, AED – monthly)
  • Chaperone claimant during an examination
• Administrative duties:
  • Check-in/Check-out claimants
  • Order entry for diagnostic testing (labs/sleep study/X-rays/PFTs)
  • Review of medical records
  • Answer phone calls and greet claimants
  • Manage clinic flow
  • Maintain medical supplies (order as inventory is low and remove expiring/expired items)

Required skills for a medical assistant:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with claimants effectively
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate claimant record’s review
• Basic understanding of medical terminology
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficiency with computer systems for electronic medical records (EMR)
• Ability to follow established medical protocols and safety guidelines
• Up-to-date BLS certification

Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide. With a focus in government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare, Loyal Source provides exceptional custom solutions to both private enterprise and government agencies. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

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