Medical Assistant

Halifax Health Express Care is now hiring a Medical Assistant / Front Desk. We are hiring for our clinics in Daytona Beach Shores, Ormond Beach, and Deltona. We are looking for someone who is dependable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced clinic.

This is a PRN position which does not include benefits. You must be able to work up to a 12 hour shift which includes select weekends and holidays, with 3-4 days per week scheduled.

Pay: $ $18.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides support to the clinical and administrative teams as needed
• Greets and patients in the front lobby.
• Answers phone calls, and properly takes messages or directs calls to appropriate staff.
• Collects Payments
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary and escorting patient to exam room.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding
• Instruct patients on collection of any necessary samples and tests
• Give injections, administering prescribed medications as directed by provider and in accordance with nursing standards
• Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
• Ensure that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely matter and forwarding charts as appropriate.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Arrange referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre-authorizations when directed to by the Provider.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms for patient intake.
• Assist with lab testing and Phlebotomy.
• Assist providers in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
• Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about treatment.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps inventory of stock and keeps adequate supplies on hand; places orders when need and verifies receipts.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Adhering to professional standards, policies, and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree/Certification, or cumulative experience.
• Phlebotomy skills are required
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs and stand/sit for extended periods of time
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Experience with EMR systems
• Able to multi-task and work independently.
• Must be flexible with shifts.
• Must be able to work weekends and 12-hour shifts.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary : $18