Mohs Medical Assistant - Pinellas & Brandon

Suncoast Skin Solutions • Brandon, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

To assist the Provider in providing the utmost direct/indirect quality care to patients with the end goal of making patients feel as if they are family. This role requires travel to our Largo-Bardmoor, Seminole, Clearwater, and Brandon locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma, AA degree or higher
• Knowledgeable in computer programs
• Knowledgeable in EMR systems
• Customer service skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Medical assistant diploma and certification
• 1 year of experience with EMR systems
• Certified Medical Assistant
• 2-year commitment strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas
• Assist with examinations, invasive and non-invasive procedures or treatments
• Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control
• Comply with quality assurance practices
• Screen and follow up on patients test results
• Collect and process specimens; log specimens
• Perform diagnostic tests if applicable
• Obtain patient medical history and vitals
• Prepare and administer medication (excludes controlled drugs)
• Maintain accurate medication records
• Recognize and respond to emergencies
• Call or enter in prescriptions per physicians orders
• Maintain drug sample supply on hand. Discard appropriately expired samples
• Assist in general housekeeping duties including weekly scrub-down of all patient care areas
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain logs (i.e. autoclave, eye wash stations and clinical refrigerators)
• Initiate and process prescription medication prior authorizations
• Demonstrates initiative and responsibility
• Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus
• Adheres to ethical principles
• Adapts to change
• Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education
• Recognizes and respects cultural diversity
• Adapts communication to individual’s ability to understand
• Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette
• Uses medical terminology appropriately
• Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect
• Projects a professional manner and image
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Adherence to time clock procedures
• Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately
• Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information
• Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities
• Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast’s Employee Handbook
• Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees