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

ENT and Allergy of FL. • New Port Richey, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida ENT & Allergy, a division of ENT and Allergy Associates of Florida, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for its Westchase office. The practice provides general and subspecialty ENT medical and surgical care, including diagnosis and rehabilitative services. The role may suit a pre-health student seeking clinical hours or a Medical Assistant comfortable with in-office procedures. The successful candidate will be motivated, able to manage a high volume of incoming patients, comfortable multitasking, willing to learn about ENT, Allergy, and Audiology, and able to work independently.

The position includes assisting physicians with patient care and procedures, performing administrative and clinical tasks, and maintaining instruments and exam rooms. It requires at least one year of hands-on Medical Assistant experience, comfort assisting with surgical procedures, knowledge of medical terminology, EMR experience, strong computer skills, and effective communication and organizational abilities. Spanish bilingual skills and Medical Assistant certification are a plus.

The role may involve travel between ENTAAF offices for support. Physical demands include using medical and office equipment, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, helping patients transfer between a wheelchair and exam chair, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. The employer is tobacco-free and conducts criminal, government, credit, drug (including nicotine and tobacco), driver, and professional-license background checks for applicants being considered for positions.

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 demands of the role, including lifting up to 25 pounds and assisting patients with transfers.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Medical Assistant certification.
• Pre-health students and GAP year students are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient calls.
• Take patient vital signs.
• 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 follow the proper scope of practice.
• Call in prescriptions.
• Clean and sterilize instruments according to 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 insurance, effective the first day of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Dental insurance, effective the first day of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Vision insurance, effective the first day of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, effective the first day of the month after one year of full-time employment.
• 401(k), effective the first day of the month after one year of employment.
• Six paid holidays, effective immediately.
• PTO 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