Medical Assistant - Leesburg South

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Position Type: Part Time role at Leesburg with the possibility of Full time for The Villages

Travel: Yes, regional travel as needed

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)

This is the compensation range for this position.

Compensation Range

$16.50 — $22.75 USD