Medical Assistant

CenterWell • The Villages, FL

19h • $43,000 - $56,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative duties in a medical practice, assisting clinicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. The role provides patients with information to help them use and benefit from clinical services.

This is an onsite, patient-facing position in The Villages, Florida, reporting to a Supervisor, Center Administration. The role is included in Humana's tuberculosis screening program; selected candidates must undergo TB screening.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant in a clinic setting.
• CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider Certification within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Active and unrestricted Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential.
• Proficiency with Athena.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Background in value-based healthcare and/or primary care settings.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming and outgoing calls and messages professionally.
• Perform patient intake and obtain information needed to file and update patient records.
• Ensure consents are reviewed and completed by the clinician.
• Prepare for patient encounters, including identifying open care gaps.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, family members, visitors, and colleagues.
• Gather patient data through interviews and observation.
• Assist clinicians during medical treatments, examinations, and procedures.
• Prepare patients for examinations; obtain and document vital signs; record health histories and reconcile medications.
• Perform duties and skills consistent with a trained certified or registered medical assistant.
• Prepare and sanitize equipment, examination rooms, and instruments.
• Manage medical supply inventory and equip examination rooms with appropriate supplies.
• Participate in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical process improvement activities.
• Provide routine treatments and administer approved medication per clinician order and within scope.
• Document patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to organizational policies.
• Act as a patient liaison to schedule appointments and provide information about scheduling tests and clinician consultations.
• Maintain compliance with policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate competency in specified tasks and skills as defined annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Company and personal holidays.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

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