Medical Assistant (Bilingual Temp English/Spanish)

Better-Health-Group•Clearwater, FL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Our purpose is Better Health, specializing in primary care for patients 65+. VIPcare is looking for individuals passionate about helping others achieve Better Health and seeking a career opportunity for personal and professional growth. Team Members at VIPcare are valued and supported, building their careers with a reliable team dedicated to providing 5-star service that prioritizes patient care and outcomes. VIPcare differentiates itself through daily actions, treating patients as family, and aiming to keep them healthy. The company is committed to transforming healthcare one patient at a time, ensuring their team is well-cared for so they can provide excellent patient care, leading to Better Care, Better Outcomes, and Better Health.

Requirements

Medical Assistant experience
CPR Certified
Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology
Knowledge of medical coding
Knowledge of HIPAA
Knowledge of OSHA
Working knowledge of common prescription medications that treat conditions and diseases for the patient population VIPcare serves
Minimum of four to five years medical assisting experience
Basic computer skills, including familiarity with electronic medical records
Types 25 words per minute with 96% accuracy

Nice To Haves

Accredited Medical Asst. program preferred (RMA or CMA)
IV Start Certification preferred
Phlebotomy experience preferred; knowledge of various collection methods and testing such as bleeding times, collecting donor blood, bedside testing and preparing specimens

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of both direct and indirect patient care duties under the direction and supervision of a VIPcare provider
Greets patients and prepares them for provider examination by obtaining patient history, chief complaint, current medications, medical history, allergies, surgical history, family history, social history and other preventative medicine reviews and records information in the patient electronic medical record
Measures and records vital signs and records them in the EMR
Triage incoming phone calls and/or patients in office
Explains treatment procedures and prepares both the patient and exam room for examination
Provides both patient and provider support during procedures by handing instruments or equipment to the physician as directed
Cleans and/or sterilizes reusable instruments and equipment after use
Performs clinical duties including administration of oral and injectable medications, irrigation of eyes and ears, dresses and bandages wounds and incisions, starts and monitor IV infusion, and assist physician with any/all procedures as requested
Performs in office diagnostic tests including eye exams, electrocardiograph, administration of oxygen as ordered, pulse oximetry, peak flow and inhalation treatments
Performs in office CLIA-waived lab tests
Carries out quality controls related to lab equipment and testing, completes and maintains lab related logs, performs PT/INR utilizing CoaguChek/Coag Sense machine and performs glucose testing utilizing glucometer
Completes electronic medical record to include medical services rendered, test results and supplies used
Monitors disposable inventory and places orders for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals as requested
Draws blood and processes specimens for send-out
Provide patient education as directed by the provider
Assists front office registration team members by performing additional clerical duties including: Patient check-in/out, referrals, prescription medication management, inbound/outbound telephone calls etc.
Helps maintain an adequate inventory of office medications and medical supplies and orders as needed