Medical Assistant Pay Rate: $19.00-$25.00 per hour Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: The Villages, FL
Position Summary
Trinity Employment Specialists is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant for an opportunity in The Villages, Florida. This position will provide clinical and administrative support across regional medical office locations, assisting providers with patient care, procedures, diagnostic testing, and daily clinic operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 4-5 years of medical assisting experience, strong clinical skills, and the flexibility to support a variety of patient care needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable, knowledgeable Medical Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform direct and indirect patient care duties under the direction and supervision of a healthcare provider.
- Greet patients and prepare them for examinations by obtaining and documenting medical histories, chief complaints, medications, allergies, vital information, and other relevant health information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Measure and document patient vital signs.
- Triage incoming telephone calls and patients presenting to the office.
- Explain treatment procedures and prepare patients and examination rooms for provider visits.
- Assist providers during medical procedures by preparing and handling instruments and equipment.
- Clean and sterilize reusable instruments and medical equipment following established protocols.
- Perform clinical duties, including administering oral and injectable medications, wound care, eye and ear irrigation, IV starts and monitoring, and assisting with procedures as directed.
- Perform diagnostic testing, including EKGs, eye exams, pulse oximetry, peak flow testing, oxygen administration, and inhalation treatments.
- Perform CLIA-waived laboratory testing, including glucose testing and PT/INR using CoaguChek or Coag-Sense equipment.
- Complete laboratory quality-control procedures and maintain required testing logs.
- Draw blood, collect specimens, and prepare samples for outside laboratory processing.
- Accurately document patient services, test results, and supplies used in the EMR.
- Provide patient education as directed by the healthcare provider.
- Monitor medical supply and medication inventory and assist with ordering supplies as needed.
- Provide front-office support, including patient check-in/check-out, referrals, prescription medication coordination, and inbound/outbound telephone calls.
Must-Have Requirements
- Minimum of 4-5 years of medical assisting experience.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Phlebotomy experience preferred, including blood collection, specimen processing, and point-of-care testing.
- Working knowledge of electronic medical records and basic computer applications.
- Ability to accurately read, write, and understand medical terminology.
- Knowledge of medical coding, HIPAA regulations, and OSHA standards.
- Familiarity with common prescription medications and their uses.
Why Apply?
- Competitive pay of $19-$25 per hour.
- Consistent weekday schedule.
- Daytime hours with evenings and weekends free.
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