Medical Assistant I

CLAREMEDICA HEALTH PARTNERS LLC•Tampa, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At ClareMedica, exceptional is the standard. Driven by our purpose to enhance the lives of the seniors in the communities where we have the privilege to work, live, and play, the ClareMedica team is comprised of the brightest and best in their fields of expertise. From clinical excellence to unparalleled administrative support and beyond, we’re working together to help seniors live happier, healthier, fuller lives. That kind of teamwork and passion for excelling can only exist in a workplace that fosters employees’ growth and wellness and where their full potential and value are realized. At ClareMedica, we’re excited about great people like you. We’re even more excited to support you with the resources, training, benefits, competitive compensation, and more to help you thrive and succeed in our communities. Opportunity awaits – welcome to ClareMedica.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) required.
A minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician or similar in a hospital, medical clinic or comparable environment OR documented clinical rotation training can be substituted for work experience.
Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information.
Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, time management skills and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate with employees, patients, and other individuals in a professional and courteous manner.
Mindset focused on resolving problems for patients and achieving team goals.
Knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies, and procedures.
Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations.
Demonstrated strong listening skills.
Ability and willingness to travel locally and/or regionally up to 10% of the time to assist in covering other centers, as needed.
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and presentation software.
Must be able to type at least 40 WPM.
Skilled in basic phone and computer operation.
Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members.
Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner.
Detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data.
Proficiency with the ability to problem solve, multitask, and carry out instructions.
Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an approved training class for Medical Assistants preferred.
Maintenance of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification preferred.
Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus.
Bilingual is a plus.
HIPAA and AHCA experience preferred.
Healthcare experience preferred.
EMR system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide ancillary clinical support to clinic providers to ensure patient care is delivered in an effective and efficient manner.
Prepare the patient for examination, including taking vital signs, history, drawing blood per PCP orders, authorizing prescription refills, managing inventory of medical supplies and equipment, keeping clinical areas clean and safe, and providing health education under provider's direction.
Measure and record patient vital signs; record patient interview and medical history.
Assist providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures.
Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests; assist physician with exams; explain treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patient.
Monitor and record physiological measurements.
Provide treatment to patients per protocols.
Observe patients and report any changes in patient conditions to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
Perform tasks within the scope of educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by policies and procedures.
Request and coordinate radiographic and/or laboratory studies per treatment protocols or as directed by the health care provider.
Order, prepare and generate appropriate medical records.
Receive, screen and coordinate telephone calls from patients and healthcare providers.
Communicate information clearly to patients, family, and staff.
Provide health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices and follow up with coached patients.
Maintain supplies, equipment, stock and sterilize instruments; practice OSHA safety standards; perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation.
Process patient phone messages, return calls and route them to other team members as appropriate; call patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for the physician.
Handle, divide, attach, and finalize all fax-related tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.