What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant for Specialty ENT clinic position at Northwest Florida ENT?
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
NORTHWEST FLORIDA ENT needs a Certified Medical Assistant.
Job Type: Full-time or Part-Time
Job Type: Full-time or Part-Time
www.nwfent.com
General Summary of Duties: Responsible for assisting 1 physician and 3 PA providers with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks, being a positive part of the team. 4 day work week.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and maintain proficiency in the use of the Electronic Health Record system.
- Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, which include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; performing allergy testing and pulmonary function test; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians with various procedures; obtaining consent forms; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information, post-operative follow-up with patients and communication prescriptions to pharmacy.
- Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which include: sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/CT/MRI reports, Sleep lab results, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments/tests; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately, contacting patients regarding upcoming appoints and documenting charts information regarding scheduled tests, labs, and prescription information.
- Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which include: setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizing according to the scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. (This list may or may not include all of the duties assigned)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Requirements)
- Knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty. Willing to learn.
- Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to a particular medical specialty.
- Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
- Knowledge of legal responsibilities relating to patient confidentiality.
- Skill in performing tasks appropriately.
- Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
- Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
- Skill in operating all office/medical equipment.
- Skill in answering the telephone in a helpful and pleasant manner and using a multi-line telephone system.
- Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care.
- Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring when dealing with others.
Education:
- Certified MA
Experience:
- Minimum of one-year work experience in a medical office setting.
Pay: According to experience range is $18- $27/hour
Benefits:
- Health Benefits. (Health, Vision, Dental, Pet, etc)
- Paid days off at employee discretion
- Paid Clinic Holidays
- 401K
Schedule:
- Clinic is open 7:00AM to 5:00PM Monday - Friday. Days/Hours to be agreed upon at interview. MA's work 4 days, Tuesday - Friday.
Work Location:
- One location: 310 Racetrack Road NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Salary : $18 - $27