Certified Medical Assistant-Pasadena

ENT and Allergy of FL. • St. Petersburg, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida ENT and Allergy, a division of ENT and Allergy Associates of Florida, is hiring a full-time Certified Medical Assistant at its Pasadena office. The practice provides general and subspecialty ENT medical and surgical care, including diagnosis and rehabilitative services. This role is suited to an experienced medical assistant who is comfortable with in-office procedures, can handle a high volume of incoming patients, and is motivated to learn across ENT, Allergy, and Audiology. The position may require travel between ENTAAF offices to provide support. The company is an equal-opportunity employer and a tobacco-free workforce. Applicants considered for positions undergo criminal, government, credit, drug (including nicotine and tobacco), driver, and professional-license background checks.

Requirements

• At least one year of hands-on Medical Assistant experience.
• Current certification.
• Comfort assisting with surgical procedures.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a clear speaking voice.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients, physicians, and team members at all times.
• EMR experience.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Ability to use medical and office equipment with sufficient coordination and manual and physical dexterity.
• Ability to assist patients transferring from a wheelchair to an exam chair when necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient calls.
• Take patient vital signs.
• Obtain authorizations.
• Schedule diagnostic tests and surgery.
• Prepare exam rooms.
• Assist physicians in exam rooms with procedures as needed, including wax removal, biopsies, and surgical procedures.
• Obtain proper consent and ensure the proper scope of practice is followed.
• Call in prescriptions.
• Clean and sterilize instruments in accordance with CDC and ENTAAF guidelines.
• Brief the physician on each patient before the physician enters the exam room.
• Travel between ENTAAF offices for support purposes when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective the first day of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, effective the first day of the month after one year of full-time employment.
• 401(k), effective the first day of the month after one year of employment.
• Six paid holidays, effective immediately.
• Paid time off earned per pay period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed