Medical Assistant I

Premier Community Healthcare Grp.; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Community HealthCare Group in New Port Richey, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant I full-time to support clinicians, prepare patients for visits, and assist with a range of clinical and clerical tasks in a team-based setting.

Under direct supervision, you will take vital signs, document medical histories, assist with lab work, EKGs, and medication management while upholding HIPAA and delivering compassionate care to a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certificate from an accredited Medical Assisting program in Florida
• Current BLS certification
• 1 year experience in a medical clinic preferred
• Epic certification / annual compliance training
• Annual Skills Competencies

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient visits and ensure timely flow.
• Clerical duties: sending/receiving records, authorizations, forms and requisitions.
• Lab duties: collect specimens, log, and prepare for testing.
• Room patients, record vitals, maintain exam rooms, sterilize instruments.
• Medication management: administration, logging, storage.
• Perform EKGs, vision tests, and related procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Flexible hours

Communication

Ethics & confidentiality

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assisting program (FL)

BLS certification

Epic certification

Annual Skills Competencies

1 year clinic experience preferred

Job description

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Medical Assistant I

Full Time Professional New Port Richey, FL, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1972

Medical Assistant I

Location - New Port Richey, FL

2 Openings

The Medical Assistant I is responsible for providing quality patient care in a team-based environment while assisting in all aspects of medical practice under direct supervision of a clinician to prepare and assist Premier Community HealthCare Group (PCHG) providers for patient visits. This role will partner with providers and office support to provide best-in-class experience and care to our patients.

EssentialDutiesandResponsibilities:

• Facilitatepatient visitsandensurepatientsareassistedinatimelymannerandmaintainhigh patient satisfaction.
• Clericaldutiesmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto, sendingorreceivingpatientmedicalrecords; authorizations; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital/specialists’ consultation notes, completing forms and requisitions as needed
• Labdutiesmayinclude, but arenotlimitedto,collectingblood,tissueorotherlaboratory specimens, logging the specimens, and preparing them for testing
• Rooming and wrap-up duties may include, but are not limited to, recording medical information/history,takingvitalsigns/measurements,maintainingexamrooms, cleaningand sterilizing reuseable instruments
• Medicationmanagementdutiesmayinclude, butarenotlimitedto,medicationadministration, completing logbooks, and medication storage management.
• Proceduraldutiesmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,EKG,spot vision,OAEtest,etc.
• PerformalldutiesaccordingtopoliciesandproceduressetforthbyPCHGwhilerepresenting PCHG’s mission through behavior, language, and actions.
• Know peers within clinic and know where to find resources to perform duties. Reach out to Clinical Lead,DirectorofNursing,DirectorofRisk&Compliance,andtrainingdepartment as needed.
• PerformonlythosefunctionsforwhichCareTeamMemberiseducationallyprepared.
• Obtainpropercompetenciesandstrivetoobtainfurthercompetenciessuchaslabdraws,vaccine administration, and protocol-based medication refills. As competencies become proficient, the ability to provide appropriate coverage among multiple departments will be expected.
• ProvidementoringfornewCareTeamMembers whenrequested.
• EnsureconfidentialityandHIPAAcomplianceat alltimes.
• Keepothercareteammembersinformedwhensituationsoccurthatdisrupttimelypatientflow through site.
• ContributetocommunitygivebackinitiativesandbeanadvocateforPremier’s mission
• Adheretopatient careneeds andthecorevalues ofPremierCommunityHealthCaretoprovide best-in-class patient experience.
• WorktowardsattainingdepartmentgoalsanddriveQualityImprovement/QualityAssurance (QI/QA).

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities:

• Basicunderstandingofmedicalterminologyanddocumentation.
• Knowledgeandabilitytoperform patientcareduties asassigned.
• Abilitytoworkflexiblehours.
• Abilitytousebasicmathematicalskills.
• Abletoperformrepetitivetasks.
• Maintainsaprofessionalrelationshipandpositiveattitudewithco-workers, patients,theentire organization, and the public.
• Maintainsthehighestprofessionalwork ethics.
• Displaysenthusiasmtowardthework,mission,andvisionoftheorganization.
• Exceptionalcustomerserviceskillsanddemonstratingempathyandcompassiontoadiverse patient population.
• Abilitytocommunicateeffectively,verballyandinwritingwithmultiplelevelswithinthe organization.
• Excellentgrammar,spellingandinterpersonalskills.
• Exhibitshonestyandethicalconduct,maintainingconfidentialityandupholdingPremier Community HealthCare's values in all interactions.

Qualifications:

• HighSchool DiplomaorGED
• Proofofgraduationfrom anaccreditedMedical Assistingprogram withintheStateofFlorida
• CurrentBasicLifeSupport(BLS)certification
• Oneyearofexperienceinamedical clinicsetting preferred
• ObtainandmaintainEpiccertification/annualcompliancetrainingthroughoutemployment.
• ObtainandmaintainAnnualSkillsCompetencies.

Working conditions and physical requirements:

The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those thatmustbemet byan employee to successfully perform theessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodationsmay bemadeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Abilitytolift20lbs.regularlyand30lbs.-50lbs.occasionally.
• Abilitytositforlongperiodsoftime.
• Traveltovarioushealthcenterstoprovidecoverageandsupport
• Directexposuretocomputerscreen.
• May be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases.

Background Screening Requirement:
This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Applicants may review information regarding the background screening process, disqualifying offenses, and applicant rights by visiting the AHCA Background Screening Education and Awareness webpage:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com