Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Desk Pro

The Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine; Englewood (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations at its Bradenton, Florida campus. You will answer calls, schedule appointments, prepare patients for exams, take vitals, and assist physicians while maintaining accurate records and a patient-friendly environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and CMA training, with strong privacy, communication, and organizational skills to uphold LECOM’s standards of care.

Qualifications

• Must have or be pursuing a medical assistant credential.
• Experience in a clinical or medical office setting is desirable.
• Familiarity with patient scheduling and medical records handling.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy practices required.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule patient appointments.
• Check-in/check-out patients and verify personal and billing information.
• Prepare patients for examinations and record health history.
• Take vitals and assist physicians with procedures.
• Manage patient records and ensure proper bar-coding for EMR.
• Maintain waiting area and assist with patient flow.
• Handle co-pays, balances, and end-of-day receipts.
• Ensure cleanliness of exam rooms and equipment.

Skills

Medical office experience

Patient scheduling

Phone etiquette

HIPAA knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant program

Tools

Athena Medical Software

MS Office

Job description

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations at its Bradenton, Florida campus. You will answer calls, schedule appointments, prepare patients for exams, take vitals, and assist physicians while maintaining accurate records and a patient-friendly environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and CMA training, with strong privacy, communication, and organizational skills to uphold LECOM’s standards of care.