What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Anchor Spine and Joint?
We are currently looking for a full-time dedicated Medical Assistant in the Tampa Bay area for a FAST-PACED Medical Office with multiple locations.
This is an opportunity for a reliable, motivated, professional, personable, articulate individual who enjoys working with patients daily. We are seeking a medical assistant who is organized, self-motivated, and has expertise in customer service. Experience with eClinicalWorks is a plus.
A Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting providers in providing care to their patients.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Record and update information such as pharmacies, contact information, etc in patient chart
- Scheduled patient appointments
- Communication/correspondence with patient and various facilities
- Performing standard care procedures like drawing blood, checking vitals, and collecting lab samples
- Clean and maintain exam rooms
- Answer phones, scan, and prep charts
- Schedule cases at hospital and surgery center
- Speak with patients, office staff and providers regarding patient care issues.
- Assist with miscellaneous administrative duties as required
- Take patient histories and vital signs, preparing patients for examination and/or procedures
- Chart and enter data into patient’s electronic record (eClinicalWorks)
- Assist physician with examinations and treatments including selected diagnostic tests
- Collect, prepare, and send out laboratory specimens, e.g., urine drug screen and oral swab samples
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician
- Answer back office specific calls, seeing to it that messages are worked
- Fit patients for braces (back, knee, etc) and complete required paperwork
Other Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, vendors, physicians, coworkers, and regulatory agencies.
- Work directly with Physician and/or Manager on all aspects of practice operations and workflow.
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday
Education:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience:
- Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
- Answering multiple phone line
- Must have excellent customer service orientation
- Must have strong TEAM orientation
- EMR - eClinicalWorks experience (Preferred)
- PDMP experience (Preferred)
- Proficient experience (Preferred)
Benefits available after 90 days
Work Location:
- Travel between locations when needed (This is required.)
Work Remotely:
- No
Behaviors:
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask for maximum efficiency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Bilingual (English/Spanish): Preferred but not required
You are the right person if you are outgoing, reliable, and highly organized, with excellent communication and computer skills, and a positive and compassionate attitude. Many of our patients are in pain and need the right type of person, who does NOT take things personally and that can be understanding yet firm. If you meet the requirements listed above, please submit an updated resume that shows your experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $17 - $22
