Medical Assistant - Pre-Health and GAP year students encouraged to apply

ENT and Allergy of FL. • Brandon, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida ENT & Allergy, a division of ENT and Allergy Associates of Florida, is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant at its Brandon office. The practice provides general and subspecialty ENT medical and surgical care. This role may suit a pre-health student seeking clinical hours or an experienced Medical Assistant comfortable with in-office procedures, medical terminology, and a high volume of incoming patients. The candidate should be motivated, able to multitask, willing to learn about ENT, Allergy, and Audiology, and able to work as a self-starter.

The position supports physicians and patients through clinical and administrative tasks, including preparing exam rooms, taking vitals, assisting with procedures, and coordinating calls, authorizations, tests, and surgery. The role may require travel between ENTAAF offices for support. Physical duties include using medical and office equipment, assisting patients with transfers, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The company is an equal-opportunity employer and maintains a tobacco-free workforce. Applicants considered for positions undergo criminal, government, credit, drug (including nicotine and tobacco), driver, and professional-license background checks.

Requirements

• At least one year of hands-on Medical Assistant experience.
• Comfort assisting with surgical procedures.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a clear speaking voice.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients, physicians, and team members at all times.
• EMR experience.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Ability to use medical and office equipment and perform the physical duties described, including assisting patients with transfers and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish skills.
• Medical Assistant certification.
• Pre-health or gap-year student status.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient calls.
• Take patient vitals.
• Obtain authorizations.
• Schedule diagnostic tests and surgery.
• Prepare exam rooms.
• Assist physicians in exam rooms with procedures as needed, including wax removal, biopsies, and surgical procedures; obtain proper consent and ensure the proper scope of practice is followed.
• Call in prescriptions.
• Clean and sterilize instruments in accordance with CDC and ENTAAF guidelines.
• Brief the physician on each patient before the physician enters the exam room.
• Travel between ENTAAF offices for support purposes when required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, effective the first of the month after one year of full-time employment.
• 401(k), effective the first of the month after one year of employment.
• Six paid holidays, effective immediately.
• Paid time off earned per pay period.
• On-the-job training.
• Certification opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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