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Medical Assistant

Optimize Medical Careers
locationCoral Springs, FL, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Healthcare
Full Time

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Medical Assistant

A primary care practice is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to join our Coral Springs, FL office.


Essential job duties include both clinical and non-clinical / administrative tasks:


Clinical tasks:

  • Performs patient intake including measuring and documenting patient vital signs, patient interview, and medical history in the EMR.
  • Independently performs phlebotomy; collects blood and other lab specimens; performs basic in-house lab tests (urine, flu, etc.), prepares samples for send out, and schedules pick-up with vendors.
  • Assists physicians with routine exams and in-office procedures such as EKGs and pulmonary function tests.
  • Documents and communicates patient needs to the Primary Care Physician (PCP)
  • Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patient.
  • Prepares and administers medications; changes dressings, applies bandages, first aid procedures; uses CPR skills when necessary, all under physician supervision.
  • Manages patient flow in exam rooms; cleans and prepares exam rooms for physicians and patients.
  • Checks clinical inbox and e-fax for patient refill requests, consult notes, patient questions/requests, and takes appropriate actions.
  • Administers injections and supports physician medication dispensing.
  • Manages, maintains, and updates medical supply inventory, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments.
  • Performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
  • Provides specialist referrals and submits prior authorization requests in Availity or payer portals as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.


Non-clinical / administrative tasks:

  • Greets and provides customer services to patients as they arrive at the clinic.
  • Answers patient phone calls, helps patients with administrative tasks, and routes clinical messages as appropriate.
  • Schedules and reschedules patient appointments in Athena.
  • Completes patient registration, ensures check-in paperwork is completed electronically, collects payment from patients.
  • Manages pre-appointment check-in dashboard and ensures patients have filled out pre-appointment forms and consents electronically prior to arrival.
  • Verifies insurance on upcoming appointments and resolving any insurance verification issues.
  • Works eligibility and phone list in EMR to update what each patients co-pay, co-insurance, and deductible is up to date at least one day in advance of appointments.
  • Calls patients to confirm appointments one day prior.
  • Other administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications for our ideal candidate:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)
  • BLS certified
  • 2+ years of primary care or urgent care Medical Assistant experience (required)
  • Phlebotomy skills / experience (required)
  • Technologically savvy and able to learn and work in multiple tech platforms EMR, patient digital check-in system, and other systems like Availity
  • Experience with Athena Electronic Medical Record or ability / willingness to learn AthenaOne EMR
  • Fluent in Spanish (preferred)
  • Friendly and collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, who works well with others and is willing to always pitch in to ensure a smooth office workflow.
  • Self-directed; must be able to independently prioritize tasks based on urgency and manage their time to meet both back office and front office needs.
  • Highly motivated to excel and extremely detail oriented.

Schedule:

  • Monday – Thursday 8 AM – 5 PM and Friday 8 AM – 12 PM
  • Interest in eventually transitioning to working three-twelve hours shifts in the future.


Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly pay at $18/hour – $22/hour based on experience and qualifications.
  • 401K with match
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Free employee parking
  • Employee discounts

Why this job is for you:

  • Our small tight-knit office has a friendly, positive, and approachable team-oriented environment.
  • A management team that believes in leveraging technology to optimize the patient experience and reduce administrative burden for staff.
  • Providers that believe in your professional development and will mentor you to expand your skill set.
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