Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Diagnostic Support

SunState Medical Specialists (SMS); Miramar (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in both administrative and clinical tasks. The role covers patient intake, charting, specimen collection, and coordination of diagnostic studies to ensure smooth patient flow in a community-based specialty practice.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of Medical Assistant experience, strong communication, and bilingual English/Spanish skills to assist a diverse patient population.

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 preferred.

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.
• 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Multitasking

Licenses/certifications applicable

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in both administrative and clinical tasks. The role covers patient intake, charting, specimen collection, and coordination of diagnostic studies to ensure smooth patient flow in a community-based specialty practice.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of Medical Assistant experience, strong communication, and bilingual English/Spanish skills to assist a diverse patient population.