Medical Assistant WellMed at Brandon Regional

Optum • Brandon, FL

416d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant at WellMed is responsible for providing support to physicians and nursing personnel in delivering high-quality medical care. This role involves assisting with various patient care procedures, maintaining quality control standards, and ensuring accurate patient documentation. The position is integral to the clinic's operations, contributing to a team dedicated to improving patient health outcomes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or registration or the ability to obtain the designation within 180 days of employment.
• Current CPR and/or BLS certification or the ability to attain the certification within 30 days of employment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Tuberculosis screening and proof of immunity to certain diseases.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant or related experience in a medical setting.
• ICD-9/10 and CPT coding experience.
• Microsoft experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nursing personnel with injections, EKGs, phlebotomy, and other patient care procedures.
• Maintain established quality control standards.
• Record and process patient care documentation quickly and accurately.
• Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians, company standards, and policies.
• Organize, stock, and clean exam and treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Maintain quality control standards and required Medical Assistant and CPR certifications.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• $2,200 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates
• 18 days of PTO & Closed On Major Holidays
• MA Certification Fee Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED