Medical Assistant Ortho Trauma

Ascension•Pensacola, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Medical Assistant in Ortho Trauma at Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf Coast Ortho Specialist in Pensacola, FL. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, during day shifts. The Medical Assistant will manage the patient journey by greeting patients, taking vitals, collecting medical history, and assisting providers during examinations and procedures. They will also provide follow-up by updating patients on test results and discussing health-related questions. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe and clean environment by preparing treatment rooms and managing administrative workflows such as charting, addressing patient questions, and processing referrals and prior authorizations.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
1 year of medical assistant experience.
Medical assistant education and training.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the patient journey by greeting patients, taking vitals, collecting medical history, and proactively assisting providers during examinations and procedures.
Provide clear, supportive follow-up by updating patients on test results and discussing health-related questions as directed by the provider.
Maintain a safe and pristine environment by cleaning and preparing treatment rooms.
Drive efficiency by managing critical administrative workflows, including charting, addressing patient questions, and processing referrals and prior authorizations.