Medical Assistant

3 days ago

Winter Haven, Florida, United States Suncoast Skin Solutions Full time

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Position Type: Full Time

Job Description: To assist the Provider in providing the utmost direct/indirect quality care to patients with the end goal of making patients feel as if they are family.

Role and Responsibilities

Clinical and Administrative

  • Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas
  • Assist with examinations, invasive and non-invasive procedures or treatments
  • Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control
  • Comply with quality assurance practices
  • Screen and follow up on patients test results
  • Collect and process specimens; log specimens
  • Perform diagnostic tests if applicable
  • Obtain patient medical history and vitals
  • Prepare and administer medication (excludes controlled drugs)
  • Maintain accurate medication records
  • Recognize and respond to emergencies
  • Call or enter in prescriptions per physicians orders
  • Maintain drug sample supply on hand. Discard appropriately expired samples
  • Assist in general housekeeping duties including weekly scrub-down of all patient care areas
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain logs (i.e. autoclave, eye wash stations and clinical refrigerators)
  • Initiate and process prescription medication prior authorizations

Professional

  • Demonstrates initiative and responsibility
  • Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus
  • Adheres to ethical principles
  • Time Management
  • Adapts to change
  • Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education

Communication

  • Recognizes and respects cultural diversity
  • Adapts communication to individual's ability to understand
  • Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette
  • Uses medical terminology appropriately
  • Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect
  • Projects a professional manner and image
  • Consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Adherence to time clock procedures

Legal

  • Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately
  • Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information
  • Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities
  • Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast's Employee Handbook.
  • Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA

Core Competencies

  • Efficiency
  • Attention to details
  • Organized
  • Punctual
  • Takes initiative, proactive
  • Team Player
  • Honesty/Integrity
  • Flexible
  • Calm under pressure
  • "A Doer", persistence
  • Problem solver, Strategic thinking, Creativity
  • Analytical skills
  • Clear and concise communication/Listening skills
  • Quick Learner, Intelligence
  • Follow through on commitments
  • Enthusiastic, Friendly, Positive attitude
  • Openness to advice and constructive criticism
  • Strong work ethic

Physical Demands

  • Prolonged standing/walking
  • Occasional travel
  • Multitasking
  • Repetitive head, neck, hands wrists and arm motion/rotation
  • Extensive reading, writing, typing required
  • Lifting to 25lbs
  • Frequent use of office administrative, computer and medical equipment
  • Transferring and positioning patients

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

High school diploma, AA degree or higher. Medical assistant diploma and certification preferred. Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, customer service, excellent verbal communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work setting:

  • In-person

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

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