Medical Assistant Job Description

We are currently seeking a hard working Medical Assistant who puts the patient first, provides top quality patient care, and is able learn quickly and keep up in a fast-paced environment.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities and Duties

• Determines patient care needs and directs patients accordingly
• Prepares patients for examinations
• Obtains medical records and vital signs
• Proper set up of test films and/or CD’s for view
• Presents relevant patient findings to physicians
• Scribes real-time as the physicians are examining and diagnosing patients
• Creates and writes up proper order forms as ordered by the physicians
• Ensures medical exam rooms are fully stocked, organized, clean and disinfected
• Maintains medical supply inventory in patient treatment areas
• Drafts routine correspondence
• Handles the distribution of progress notes to referring physicians, workers compensation carriers, vocational rehab, central billing office, etc.
• Maintains filing systems for test results, patient/clinic documents
• Provides patient education in regard to recommended surgeries or procedures
• Handles patient related phone calls, to include prescription refills and general questions
• Documents information regarding all performed procedures in medical records
• Responsible for completing patient orders to include prescription and tests
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with current HIPPA and OSHA guidelines to ensure the safety and privacy of the patients and other employees

Medical Assistant Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma and at least (12) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• MA, LPN, CNA, PCT, CPT certification preferred but not required
• Must have or be able to quickly obtain BLS-Basic Life Support and maintain continuing education and renewals for clinical certification
• Ability to write, read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and other employees of the organization
• Word, Excel and Outlook required
• Medical specialty software training is available
• Must be able to use a fax machine, copier and multi-line telephone system

Medical Assistant PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to stand or walk
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Pay: Competitive pay, determined based on qualifications and experience

Deuk Spine Institute and Surgery Center of Viera- Takes a patient-first approach. Our expert team believes in changing lives for the better. We do that by taking the time to focus on what the patient needs — whether that’s a surgical procedure or pain management therapy. We’ve brought relief and hope to thousands of patients by offering the highest level of care available to those suffering from chronic back and neck pain. One patient at a time, we help people get back to living.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical
• Neurology
• Occupational Medicine
• Orthopedics
• Pain Medicine
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
• Radiology
• Sports Medicine
• Surgery

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Outpatient
• Private practice

Application Question(s):

• How many years of medical scribing experience do you have?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person