Medical Assistant

Simed Health; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospitalization Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness discounts

Job summary

A healthcare provider located in New York is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant to join their Rheumatology clinic. The role involves ensuring exceptional patient care, maintaining accurate electronic health records, and coordinating medication requests. Candidates should have relevant education and certification, with additional preference for bilingual abilities and previous medical office experience. The position is on-site only, reflecting the importance of direct patient interaction. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or National Certification (preferred).
• Current BLS/CPR certification (required).
• 1-2 years of electronic health records experience (preferred).
• At least one year of experience in a private medical office or hospital setting (preferred).
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate patient information in electronic medical records.
• Welcoming patients and documenting vital signs in the EHR.
• Coordinate medication refill requests with patients and providers.
• Administer prescribed medications according to training.
• Assist with patient procedures as needed.
• Triaging patient phone calls and providing responses.
• Assist patients with referrals and authorizations.

Skills

Compassionate and detail-oriented patient care

Experience with electronic health records

Bilingual abilities

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or National Certification

Current BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Join Our Patient-Focused Team as a Full Time Medical Assistant in Lady Lake!

SIMEDHealth is looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Full Time Medical Assistant to join our dedicated team in our Rheumatology clinic in our Lady Lake office. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring the efficient flow of our clinical operations. Your commitment to customer service, safety, and professionalism will directly impact the patient experience.

What You'll Need:

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or National Certification (preferred)
• Current BLS/CPR certification (required)
• Previous experience (1-2 years) using electronic health records (preferred)
• At least one year of experience in a private medical office or hospital setting (preferred)
• Bilingual abilities are a plus!

Your Role Will Involve:

• Ensuring accurate and complete patient information is readily available in their electronic medical records.
• Welcoming patients to the exam room and efficiently documenting their vital signs in the EHR.
• Serving as a key point of contact for medication refill requests, coordinating between patients and providers.
• Administering prescribed medications (injections, oral, topical) according to your training and qualifications.
• Skillfully assisting with and performing various patient procedures (EKGs, spirometry, dressings, wound care, etc.) based on your expertise and clinic needs.
• Triaging patient phone calls with care and providing helpful responses to their medical inquiries.
• Proactively assisting patients with the often-complex process of referrals and authorizations for procedures and surgeries.

SIMEDHealth offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospitalization Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness discounts

This position requires on-site work due to the essential job functions, which include direct patient care and use of on-site medical equipment. Remote work is not available.

Visit SIMEDHealth.com to learn more! SIMEDHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

SIMEDHealth is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about SIMEDHealth, please visit SIMEDHealth.com/jobs.