Medical Assistant 2/Lead - SIMEDHealth

SIMEDHealth is currently seeking a Full Time Lead Medical Assistant to join our Urology clinic in our Gainesville, FL office location. 

The Lead Medical Assistant (MA) is the point person on in the clinic and is responsible for the management and flow of the clinical day. It is the Lead MA’s responsibility to ensure that patients receive clinical care such as vital signs, assisting MD’s with procedures, responding to patient inquiries, assisting patients with referrals and procedures and other patient care duties. The Lead MA must do his/her position while remembering Customer Service, safety and professionalism are key components of this position.

Qualifited candidates should have the following:

• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assisting program and/or have achieved National Certification REQUIRED
• BLS/CPR certification REQUIRED
• 1-2 years previous experience with an electronic health record PREFERRED
• Worked one or more years in a private medical office or hospital setting REQUIRED

Listed below are some of the duties and responsibilities for the Lead MA:

• Review charts to ensure that all appropriate documentation is present. Ensure copies of reports, diagnostic test results, etc. are in the chart if needed.
• Room patients, obtain full set of accurate vital signs and document in chart or EHR. (Obtain vital signs such as height, weight, and temperature; past medical history (or changes) and review meds/document meds from outside sources)
• Call in medication refills after prior approval from the physician
• Administer medications as ordered by the provider (e.g. injections, oral and topical) for which you are qualified and instructed. Pull all new diagnostic and lab results daily and give to physician for review.
• Assist/perform all necessary patient procedures for which you are qualified. May perform EKGs, spirometry testing, dressings and wound care depending on practice make up.
• Check samples for expiration dates monthly and properly discard outdated medications.
• Triage and screen telephone calls and retrieve voice mail messages promptly; inform physician of all patient communication after pulling patient chart. All communications are to be documented in patient chart/EMR.
• Keep work area clean and safe and properly dispose of all sharps containers and biohazard waste for each room.
• Assist patients with forms and paperwork as needed
• Prepare insurance forms, as needed, for physician signature
• Assist with patient referrals and/or authorizations for surgical procedures or other procedures as needed.
• Keep exam rooms clean and ensure patient rooms are neat and stocked. Notify manager of any supplies needed.
• Assist with the ordering of medical supplies
• Task and relay messages for nursing staff and doctors. Respond to patient calls as appropriate.
• Send correspondences to patients or staff as needed
• Draw blood and obtain urine samples and prepare for pick up. Enter labs into EHR and prepare for transport.
• Document EHR as needed
• Works as a team with the other medical assistants
• Covers other MA's for lunch and when they are out of the office including returning patient calls and refilling medications.
• Observe patient and staff safety policies and procedures.

SIMEDHealth offers a diverse and complete benefits package including health, life, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness discounts and more.

SIMEDHealth is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about SIMEDHealth, please visit SIMEDHealth.com/jobs.

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