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

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

13h • 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, with diagnosis and rehabilitative services. This role is suited to a Medical Assistant or a pre-health student seeking clinical hours. The successful candidate will be comfortable with in-office procedures, able to manage a high volume of incoming patients, motivated, self-directed, and willing to learn across ENT, Allergy, and Audiology. Responsibilities may require travel between ENTAAF offices to provide support.

The position requires hands-on patient care and assistance with office procedures, along with administrative and clinical support. Physical activities may include sitting, standing, bending, stooping, using medical and office equipment, helping patients transfer from a wheelchair to an exam chair, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities as needed to perform essential job functions.

The employer is an equal-opportunity employer and maintains a tobacco-free workforce. Applicants considered for positions undergo full 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, including 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 perform the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
• Assist patients with transfers from a wheelchair to an exam chair when necessary.

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.
• 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