Medical Assistant

SunState Medical Specialists • Wellington, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is part of OneOncology, delivering community-based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians specializing in urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible care. The practice is expanding its services to include advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research. The Medical Assistant is a specifically trained individual who demonstrates expertise in dealing with patients throughout all aspects of care, performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the Physician or Physician’s designee.

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Must work well with multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Maintain licenses and/or certifications as applicable
• 1-3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English & Spanish

Responsibilities

• Remain with physician at all times in the exam room unless asked to step out or sent to schedule a study
• Assist the doctor in all aspects of the patient’s initial consultation, and weekly status checks
• Assist the doctor in routine follow-up examinations
• Assist the doctor in any emergency visits that are needed
• Schedule and follow-up on all diagnostic studies that are ordered including proper documentation and obtaining physicians signature on test result
• Responsible for acquiring results and notifying Physician of results on all interim reports
• Draw blood for various lab tests that are sent out
• Follow up on results of lab
• Attend annual OSHA/Biomedical update meetings and application in the clinical setting of the updates
• Practice safety precautions and wear personal protective equipment when needed
• Document medications the patients are currently taking, and document any new medications prescribed by our physicians while under our care
• Document the name of the medication, dose and amount prescribed, physician prescribing, instructions, date and nurse’s initials
• Documentation of any samples given to patient
• Responsible for charting patient’s vital signs, initial weight, and all follow-up weights
• Responsible for obtaining all signed permission slips for patients who are radioactive prostate seed implants only
• Verify the allergy sticker is complete
• Assist or perform catheterization of patients for various simulations
• Responsible for reporting or verifying all patient problems as reported
• Maintain HIPAA rules and regulations as it applies to patient privacy
• Maintain open communication with front desk, Nursing staff, etc. as it applies to: Patient add-ons, Patients on treatment breaks, Changes in treatment plan
• Be an active part of the center’s team
• Demonstrate courtesy and respect at all times
• Represent the company in a professional manner
• Maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations
• Maintain attendance according to scheduled days and hours and uniform and appearance standards, according to company policy
• Attends mandatory company training sessions as required by state/federal law where applicable
• Advance the patient experience
• Effectively build strong relationships and networks to deliver organizational goals
• Participate in and enforce standards of care for patients
• Demonstrate a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization
• Promote consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service

What This Job Offers

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