Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care and performs both administrative duties and direct patient-care activities. The role includes varied, moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer-support assignments, typically on a semi-routine basis. Clinical work includes discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, administering medications and vaccines, performing phlebotomy and diagnostic screening tests, collecting specimens, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, maintaining examination rooms, and entering information into the electronic medical records system. The Medical Assistant collaborates closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers and delivers direct patient care within the scope of their active certification. The position works under minimal direction within defined expectations and quality standards, with discretion over prioritization and timing and some latitude to interpret or deviate from standard procedures. This is an in-office, patient-facing role in Port Orange, Florida, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is part of the company's tuberculosis screening program; selected candidates are required to be screened for TB. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
- At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant certification or registration is required for candidates in Arizona, Indiana, and South Carolina.
- Phlebotomy experience.
- Medication or vaccine administration experience.
- Value-Based Care experience, including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Document patient symptoms in the electronic medical record.
- Take and record vital signs.
- Administer injections.
- Perform diagnostic tests.
- Collect specimens and draw blood.
- Sterilize equipment.
- Maintain examination rooms.
- Discuss symptoms with patients and provide direct patient care within the scope of active certification.
- Administer medications and vaccines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and company and personal holidays.
- Paid parental and caregiver leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
