Our office is seeking medical assistant/front desk applicants with a positive attitude for a busy gastroenterology office. Our practice strives to provide high quality medical care and to provide a positive environment for both our patients and our employees.

As a representative of Keller & Goodman, the medical assistant (MA) or receptionist must be polite and professional (in both appearance and manner) at all times. In addition, the MA/receptioninst must be able to communicate effectively with the provider, staff, and patients while respecting patient confidentiality. The MA/receptionist must be able to evaluate and respond to patients' needs and be able to clearly relay the provider's instructions. Finally, we have a small staff, and the MA must be able to work well with other staff members to maintain the friendly, no-nonsense culture of the office.

Depending on the applicant, we can offer between 30-40 hours per week. Work weeks will include Monday-Friday. Our office is not open on weekends and we are typically closed by 5 PM.

Responsibilities:

Make appointments

Obtain records

Prepare charts

Check-in patients (escort patients to exam rooms, triage patients, take vitals, document information in the patient's chart)

Clearly convey the reason for the patient visit to the provider

Assist medical provider in exam rooms

Give instructions to patients as provided by medical provider

Prescriptions

Schedule procedures

Obtain consents and permit patients for procedures

Obtain prior authorizations for medications and procedures

Stock and sterilize exam rooms

Take phone messages and answer patient and pharmacy questions

Maintain compliance with OSHA and HIPPA

Cleaning the office

Other duties assigned by practice manager or medical provider

Requirements:

Completion of Medical Assistant or equivalent course preferred

Knowledge of medical field and gastroenterology including medical terminology

Basic computer knowledge

Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills to ensure patient flow and the completion of all tasks

Applicants must be able to pass background checks and drug screening.

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Administrative Duties:

• Scheduling
• Insurance verification
• Answering phones

Supervisor:

• Physician / office manager

Travel Between Offices:

• Never

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shifts

Shift Length:

• 8 hours

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Gastroenterology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Experience:

• medical assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
• medical office: 1 year (Preferred)
• medical assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tavares, FL 32778: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person