Medical Assistant

Overview: This position is responsible for receiving incoming telephone calls in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner and greeting/assisting visitors in the same manner.

• Answer and Triage calls
• Triage Critical Labs
• Prescription Refills
• Prescription Prior Authorizations
• Coordinates Dialysis Admissions
• Schedule biopsies and follow up with patient
• Rooming patients as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies:
• Knowledge of EMR system and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office setting

Physical Demands: - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Daily standing, walking, bending, and maneuvering to be expected.
• Should have good finger dexterity, clerical perception, motor coordination, and eyehand coordination.
• Should have good visual acuity.
• Possess ability to talk, sit, use hands, hear, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Travel: Some travel from office to office may be requested.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This position works in an environment with moderate noise level. (Examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic.)
• Proper PPE should be worn.
• Tasks which may be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissue
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Nephrology Associates of Central Florida provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.