Medical Assistant I

Premier Community Healthcare Grp.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider organization located in New Port Richey seeks a Medical Assistant I to deliver quality patient care in a team-based environment. This role includes various responsibilities such as assisting with clerical duties, performing lab tasks, and working closely with providers to ensure the best patient experience. Qualifications include a High School Diploma, accredited Medical Assisting program certification, and BLS certification. The ideal candidate is skilled in customer service and communication, demonstrating empathy and maintaining professional ethics.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a medical clinic setting preferred.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care under clinician supervision.
• Assist with clerical duties such as patient records and forms.
• Perform lab duties including sample collection and logging.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Medical Assistant I

Unit: Pediatrics (experience preferred)

Location: New Port Richey

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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, Skills and 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 be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Abilitytolift20lbs.regularlyand30lbs.-50lbs.occasionally.
2. Abilitytositforlongperiodsoftime.
3. Traveltovarioushealthcenterstoprovidecoverageandsupport
4. Directexposuretocomputerscreen.
5. 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