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Job description
Medical AssistantThe Medical Assistant greets patients upon entry, performs check in and check out functions, escorts patients to exam room and preps patients to see medical provider (collects vital signs, patient social history, and medication history).Under the supervision of a Physician, Mid-Level Provider, and Practice Manager and/or Lead Medical Assistant:Handles front desk duties; checking patient in and out, verifying insurance for walk-in patients, answering callsMaintains patients' accounts and records, word processing, and scheduling of patientsTakes patient histories and vital signsPrepares patients for examination and/or proceduresAssists the physician and mid-level provider with examinations and treatmentsPerforms selected diagnostic tests as directed by the physicianAssists physicians and mid-levels during examinationsCollects and prepare laboratory specimens, e.g., urine drug screen samplesPerforms basic laboratory tests such as AccuCheck (blood sugar)Sterilizes medical instruments as appropriatePrepares and administers medications as directed by a physician (IM injections)Draws bloodRemoves suturesEnters data into patient's electronic record; scans and indexes documents accurately to patient's electronic medical recordsArranges for hospital admissions and laboratory servicesPerforms all job duties assigned by any provider and leadership within the scope of a Medical AssistantJob Requirements:High school diploma or GED certificateStrong ethical and moral character referencesBLS certificationMedical Assistant experience (1+ year preferred)Minimum of one year pain management experience preferredTravel to and from clinics within the region and within reasonable distance as business needs support the requestKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred.Ability to communicate in a professional manner-- able to counsel/teach customers, train co-workers, and positively contribute to marketing/public relations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the medical and business community.Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and EHR managementHours and Working Conditions:Our medical clinics are located in Florida, Texas and California. The job will be Monday through Friday. Work hours will typically be 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (may be subject to change with clinic case load). Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable diseases, electrical equipment, blood borne pathogens, etc. Personal protective equipment: Provided if necessary (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover)
Worksite address
kissimmee, FL, 34741, US
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