Medical Assistant

Premier Medical; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NeueHealth is hiring a Medical Assistant to perform administrative and certain clinical duties under physician supervision. Responsibilities include scheduling, recording vitals, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting clinicians during visits.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and MA certification is highly preferred, with at least one year of clinic experience. Travel to regional clinics may be required to support staffing needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• At least 1 year of MA clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Take patient vital signs and document them.
• Obtain medical histories and prepare for exams.
• Assist physicians during examinations.
• Prepare patients for tests and X-rays.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Sterilize instruments and manage medical supplies.
• Enter prescriptions into pharmacies electronically.
• Maintain and document medical records.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical histories

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Who We Are

NeueHealth is a value-driven healthcare company grounded in the belief that all health consumers are entitled to high-quality, coordinated care. By uniquely aligning the interests of health consumers, providers, and payors, we help to make healthcare accessible and affordable to all populations across the ACA Marketplace, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Who We Are

NeueHealth is a value-driven healthcare company grounded in the belief that all health consumers are entitled to high-quality, coordinated care. By uniquely aligning the interests of health consumers, providers, and payors, we help to make healthcare accessible and affordable to all populations across the ACA Marketplace, Medicare, and Medicaid.

NeueHealth delivers clinical care to health consumers through our owned clinics – Centrum Health and Premier Medical – as well as unique partnerships with affiliated providers across the country. We also enable providers to succeed in performance-based arrangements through a suite of technology and services scaled centrally and deployed locally. Through our value-driven, consumer-centric approach, we are committed to transforming healthcare and creating a better care experience for all.

Job Summary

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant job description is intended to highlight major responsibilities within the role, but it is not limited to these items.

• Taking Patient Vital Signs
• Taking Medical Histories
• Preparing Patients for Medical Tests and Examinations
• Assisting Physicians During Examinations
• Explaining Medical Procedures to Patients
• Sterilizing Medical Instruments
• Removing Sutures
• Calling or electronic entering Prescriptions into Pharmacies
• Preparing Patients for X-Rays
• Administering Topical, Oral, or Intramuscular Medications
• Transcribing all notes and documents related to treatments.
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel to clinics within the region as needed for business operation or staffing coverage requirements.

Education And Professional Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Certification as a Medical Assistant or diploma from an accredited school is highly preferred.
• A minimum of one year experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic, physician practice or urgent care setting

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of medical correspondence, managing electronic medical records
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience as a Phlebotomist is desirable but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player, able to work with provider and other team members of the care team.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and employ a diverse employee group committed to meeting the needs of NeueHealth, our consumers, and the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.