Medical Assistant - Hudson & Brooksville

Suncoast Skin Solutions; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Suncoast Skin Solutions is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in clinical and administrative tasks at the Hudson/Brooksville offices. The role includes preparing exam areas, assisting with examinations, maintaining records, and supporting patient care with professionalism.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or higher, plus a medical assistant credential. Regional travel may be required to cover multiple offices as needed, with standard full-time hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher required; AA degree or higher preferred.
• Medical assistant diploma and certification preferred.
• Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, and customer service.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Assist with examinations and treatments, both invasive and non-invasive.
• Apply aseptic techniques and infection control measures.
• Screen and follow up on patient test results; collect and log specimens.
• Take patient history and vital signs; assist in medications as directed.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

AA degree or higher

Medical assistant diploma/certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Medical Assistant - Hudson & Brooksville

Hudson

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Position Type: Full-Time

Travel: Yes, regional travel between Lecanto, Ocala, and Brooksville as needed

Job Description: To assist the Provider in providing the utmost direct/indirect quality care to patients with the end goal of making patients feel as if they are family.

Role and Responsibilities

Clinical and Administrative

• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas
• Assist with examinations, invasive and non-invasive procedures or treatments
• Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control
• Comply with quality assurance practices
• Screen and follow up on patients test results
• Collect and process specimens; log specimens
• Perform diagnostic tests if applicable
• Obtain patient medical history and vitals
• Prepare and administer medication (excludes controlled drugs)
• Maintain accurate medication records
• Recognize and respond to emergencies
• Call or enter in prescriptions per physicians orders
• Maintain drug sample supply on hand. Discard appropriately expired samples
• Assist in general housekeeping duties including weekly scrub-down of all patient care areas
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain logs (i.e. autoclave, eye wash stations and clinical refrigerators)
• Initiate and process prescription medication prior authorizations

Professional

• Demonstrates initiative and responsibility
• Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus
• Adheres to ethical principles
• Time Management
• Adapts to change
• Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education

Communication

• Recognizes and respects cultural diversity
• Adapts communication to individual’s ability to understand
• Uses medical terminology appropriately
• Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect
• Projects a professional manner and image
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Adherence to time clock procedures

Legal

• Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately
• Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information
• Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities
• Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast’s Employee Handbook.
• Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA

Core Competencies

• Organized
• Punctual
• Takes initiative, proactive
• Team Player
• Flexible
• Calm under pressure
• Problem solver, Strategic thinking, Creativity
• Analytical skills
• Clear and concise communication/Listening skills
• Follow through on commitments
• Openness to advice and constructive criticism
• Strong work ethic

Physical Demands

• Prolonged standing/walking
• Occasional travel
• Multitasking
• Repetitive head, neck, hands wrists and arm motion/rotation
• Extensive reading, writing, typing required
• Lifting to 25lbs
• Frequent use of office administrative, computer and medical equipment
• Transferring and positioning patients

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

High school diploma, AA degree or higher. Medical assistant diploma and certification preferred. Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, customer service, excellent verbal communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

This is the compensation range for this position.

Compensation Range

$19 - $23 USD

This position is in the Hudson office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, then in Brooksville on Wednesdays. May also require occasional travel as needed to Lecanto for coverage gaps.