Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Job Description:
As a Medical Assistant at Bokhari Medical Consortium, you’ll play an essential role in supporting our psychiatric providers and offering direct assistance to our patients. This is a unique opportunity to work in a psychiatric setting where you’ll assist with clinical and administrative tasks, while maintaining a compassionate approach to mental health care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Support: Greet and prepare patients for appointments, take vital signs, update medical histories, and address basic patient concerns.
• Clinical Assistance: Assist with psychiatric evaluations and procedures, including managing intake information and supporting the mental health team during consultations.
• Administrative Tasks: Handle patient scheduling, maintain patient records, process insurance information, and manage correspondence.
• Patient Education: Provide patients with instructions regarding medications, follow-up care, and any other relevant mental health information as directed by providers.
• Lab Work & Testing: Collect specimens (if required), administer point-of-care tests, and track lab results.
• Office Management: Ensure that the office is clean, organized, and well-stocked with necessary medical supplies.
• Communication: Liaise with other medical professionals, coordinate patient care, and follow up with patients to ensure smooth treatment progress.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) is a plus but not required.
• Previous experience in a medical or psychiatric setting is highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, non-judgmental attitude toward mental health.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of psychiatric terminology and treatment protocols.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) is a plus.
• Must be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment and support patients with a variety of mental health conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Largo, FL 33770 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Largo, FL 33770: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20