What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Trinity Employment Specialists?
Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: Parrish, Florida
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Pay Rate: $20 - $23.50 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team in Parrish, Florida. The ideal candidate will provide support to our medical staff and ensure a smooth patient experience. This position involves both administrative and clinical tasks to maintain efficient office operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures.
Perform basic clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and collecting specimens.
Schedule patient appointments and manage the appointment calendar.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care, follow-up appointments, and treatment plans.
Handle administrative duties, including insurance verification and processing billing information.
Ensure compliance with safety and infection control protocols.
Assist with patient education and provide information on medications and treatments.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a medical assistant program preferred.
Certified or registered medical assistant (CMA or RMA) is a plus.
Previous experience in a medical office or clinical setting preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
#LM
TRINITY EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
See the great things people are saying by checking out our Google reviews, along with our Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X/Twitter. Please visit the Career Center on our website for some helpful resources to help in your job search, to build a resume, for interview tips and many job opportunities!
At least one year of clinical medical assisting experience
* Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
* Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
* Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
* Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
* Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
* Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
* Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
* Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
* Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
* Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
* Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
* Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
* Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
* Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
* Schedule appointments for patients.
* Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
* Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
* Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
* Change dressings on wounds.
* Keep financial records or perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit or collections or mailing monthly statements to patients.
Salary : $20 - $24
