Medical Assistant - Hudson & Brooksville

Suncoast Skin Solutions; Spring Hill (FL); 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 for the Hudson & Brooksville area. This is a full-time role with regional travel between Lecanto, Ocala, and Brooksville as needed.

You will support providers with clinical and administrative tasks, maintain exam areas, and assist with procedures to ensure high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, MA certification preferred, and familiarity with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher; medical assistant diploma and certification preferred.
• Experience with EMR systems (1 year preferred).
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Assist with examinations and procedures (invasive and non-invasive).
• Obtain patient medical history and vitals; perform diagnostic tests as applicable.
• Prepare and administer medications (excluding controlled drugs) and maintain medication records.
• Call or enter prescriptions per physicians orders; manage drug samples and logs.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping in patient care areas; assist in equipment maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organized

Punctual

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

AA degree or higher

Medical assistant diploma

Certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Computer programs

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.