Medical Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of Background, MVR and Drug Free Workplace Screenings.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
High school diploma / equivalent. One year of medical office / patient registration experience. Enrollment in a nursing (RN, MA program)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  

Valid driver's license. Eligibility to sit for certification exam within 14 months of hire.

SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant will assist and support the Medical Department. Attend medical staff meetings and mandatory staff training sessions. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates phone system to receive/forward incoming calls.
• Completes administrative duties. 
• Locates patient records in Electronic Health Record.
• Obtains laboratory results
• Obtains controlled substance reports through FL PMP (E-Forsce)
• Prepares charts daily.
• Advises medical staff when Treatment Plan, Treatment Plan Review are due.
• Assists with insurance verification, prescriptions and benefit administration.
• Assist with calling individuals who no show appointments 
• Letters to clients who no show and can't be reached by phone
• Manage trackers
• Performs other duties as assigned/required.
• Trains on Medical Assistant role and responsibilities to include vitals, collection of medication history information, medication reconciliation, completion of flow sheets, injection administration, health screening assessments, discharges, treatment plans, and state documents.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee may be required to perform some duties in the community where the individual's are living, employed, or attending school/training. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

ETHICAL STANDARDS OF PROFESSION: 

• The ability to comply with equal employment opportunity requirements; 
• The ability to comply with all federal, state, and local laws at all times; 
• The ability to comply with a workplace of dignity and respect; 
• The ability to comply with HIPAA requirements for protected healthcare information; 
• The ability to take direction and guidance in a respectful manner from managers and supervisors; 
• The ability to comply with the code of conduct and ethics and to interact in a respectful, professional manner in a teamwork setting. 

What We Offer You:

• Health Insurance: 85% company-paid for employee portion

• Dental & Vision Coverage

• 401k Match: 50% up to 6%

• Retention Bonus: Up to $1,750 in your first year - plus annual tenure bonuses!

• Generous PTO:

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Monthly vacation & sick leave accrual

• One Floating Holiday every year

• Career Growth: Access to our Aspiring Leaders Program

• A supportive, mission-driven culture that values you