Medical Assistant - SIMEDHealth

SIMEDHealth is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant to join the busy Primary Care division in the Ocala, FL location. Preferably this candidate must be able to communicate both verbal and written in English and Spanish.

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for the management and flow of the clinical day. It is the MA’s responsibility to ensure that patients receive clinical care such as vital signs, assisting MD’s with procedures, and other patient care duties. The MA is also responsible for ensuring that all surgeries are scheduled and authorization data entered into the computer system (if applicable). Insurance & authorization information must be gathered in a timely and accurate fashion. The MA must do his/her position while remembering Customer Service, safety and professionalism are key components of this position.

• Review charts to ensure that all appropriate documentation is present. Ensure copies of reports, diagnostic test results, etc… are available 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 provider (e.g. injections, oral and topical) for which you are qualified and instructed. Pull all new diagnostic and lab results daily and gives 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• Check samples for expiration dates monthly and properly discard outdated medications.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 communications after pulling patient chart. All communications is 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.
• Print daily schedules for physician or provider; notify them of changes in schedule the night before clinic.
• Assist patients with forms and paperwork as needed.
• Prepare insurance forms, as needed, for physician's signature.
• Assisting 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.
• Taking & relaying messages for nursing staff and doctors. Respond to patient calls as appropriate.
• Ensure referral forms and documents for patients are stocked at front desk or in exam rooms at all times.
• Sending correspondences to patients, physicians 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.
• Will work as a team with the other medical assistants.
• Will cover other MA’s for lunch and when they are out of the office. Including returning patient calls and refilling medications.
• Observing patient and staff safety policies & procedures.

This list of duties is for your assistance but it is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities. Duties may be added or changed. If help is needed in other areas with other clinics, we work together as a team to reach our goals.

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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