Medical Assistant

SunState Medical Specialists; Wellington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SunState Medical Specialists is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to assist physicians during patient visits and manage both front-office and clinical duties with accuracy and care.

You will chart vital signs, prepare patients for procedures, draw blood when needed, document medications, and coordinate follow-up appointments while upholding HIPAA and safety protocols. Teamwork with nursing staff and front desk is essential to deliver excellent patient service.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and clear written/oral communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Maintain licenses/certifications as applicable.
• 1–3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remain with physician in the exam room and assist during initial consultations.
• Assist the doctor with patient care and weekly status checks.
• Perform routine follow-up examinations and assist with emergencies.
• Schedule and follow-up on diagnostic studies, documenting results.
• Chart vitals, weights, medications, and patient allergies accurately.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and patient privacy at all times.
• Coordinate with front desk and nursing staff on patient add-ons and treatment changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Oral and written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Patient care

Job description

Why Join Us?

SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is proud to be a part of OneOncology in delivering exceptional, community-based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians spanning urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is committed to providing high-quality, accessible care. Our practice continues to expand services by offering advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research. We are dedicated to recruiting top-tier physicians to help increase access to affordable, high-quality care throughout the state.

Job Description:

The Medical Assistant is a specifically trained individual who demonstrates expertise in dealing with patients during all aspects of care. Performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the Physician or Physician’s designee.

Your key responsibilities:

• Remain with physician at all times in the exam room unless asked to step out or sent to schedule a study.

• Assist the doctor in all aspects of the patient’s initial consultation, and weekly status checks

• Routine follow-up examinations

• Any emergency visits that are needed.

• Schedule and follow-up on all diagnostic studies that are ordered including proper documentation and obtaining physicians signature on test result.

• Responsible for acquiring results and notifying Physician of results on all interim reports.

• Draws blood for various lab tests that are sent out. Follow up on results of lab.

• Attend annual OSHA/Biomedical update meetings and application in the clinical setting of the updates.

• Practice safety precautions and wear personal protective equipment when needed.

• Document medications the patients are currently taking, and document any new medications prescribed by our physicians while under our care. This includes the name of the medication, dose and amount prescribed, physician prescribing, instructions, date and nurse’s initials.

• Documentation of any samples given to patient.

• Responsible for charting patient’s vital signs, initial weight, and all follow-up weights.

• Responsible for obtaining all signed permission slips for patients who are radioactive prostate seed implants only.

• Verify the allergy sticker is complete.

• Assist or perform catheterization of patients for various simulations.

• Responsible for reporting or verifying all patient problems as reported.

• Maintain HIPAA rules and regulations as it applies to patient privacy.

Maintain open communication with front desk, Nursing staff, etc. as it applies to:

• Patient add-ons

• Patients on treatment breaks

• Changes in treatment plan

• Be an active part of the center’s team.

• Demonstrate courtesy and respect at all times

• Represent the company in a professional manner

• Maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations

• Maintain attendance according to scheduled days and hours and uniform and appearance standards, according to company policy.

• Attends mandatory company training sessions as required by state/federal law where applicable

Additional responsibilities:

• You will advance the patient experience

• You will effectively build strong relationships and networks to deliver organizational goals

• You will participate in and enforce standards of care for patients

• You will demonstrate a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization

• You will promote consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail, good oral and written communications skills

• Must work well with multiple tasks and changing priorities

• Maintain licenses and/or certifications as applicable

• 1-3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish

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