What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Doctor Today?
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare patients for the provider. Interview patients to obtain medical information, measure vital signs, weight and height
- Obtain medication information (name, dosage and duration)
- Review and Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
- Prepare patient for any physical exams (gown, drape, procedure)
- Assist provider with procedures (removing sutures, ear irrigation, administer injections, etc)
- Provide patient education at provider’s request.
- Collect blood and urine laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
- Ensure accuracy of medications provided to patients.
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Administering medication directed by the physician
- Ensure all HEDIS measures are completed
- Administer COVID Testing
- Administer vaccines
- Log fridge and freezer temperatures for vaccines daily, uploading temperature readings weekly to Florida Shots.
Experience
- Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
- Electronic medical records experience: 1 year (e-Clinical Works preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Auburndale, FL 33823: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person