OneHealth Primary Care is Hiring a Certified Medical Assistant Near Clearwater, FL
OneHealth Primary Care is currently looking for a Medical Assistant with a positive attitude, for our Clearwater, Largo, and Palm Harbor. The right individual must have at least 3-5 years experience in a busy medical office setting, preferably managed care experience. This position requires someone who believes in a team work environment so that everyone is working together to meet the needs of the patient as well as the providers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Proficient in Phlebotomy
Understand the equipment used in an office lab, such as centrifuse, logging refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
Maintain medical supply inventory
Maintain cleanliness and organization of lab
Assist with managing patient flow and appointment schedules
Prepare and stock exam rooms, clean and sanitize between patients and at end of the day
Understands, and can assist with new patient paperwork
Be self directing and the ability to think quickly
Organized with ability to multitask
Rooming patients to include vital signs, weights, medication review, etc.
Medication refills when directed by physician
Proper documentation and updating of medical records
Assist with medical procedure such as joint injections, ear lavages, basic dermatological procedures, suturing, splinting, and other office procedures.
Calling patients with lab results or test results under the direction of the provider.
Obtain appropriate consents for procedures
Ability to triage calls and patient concerns
Maintain HIPAA guidelines, OSHA, Biomedical Waste
Familiar with the use Electronic Medical Records
Work in a team atmosphere, communicating professionally and directly with all staff including multiple providers
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Proficient in computer skills
Maintain and understand Electronic Medical Records, and phone systems
Critical thinking skills.
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to be walk or stand for long periods of time
Other:
Dependable
Punctual
Ability to prioritize assigned work
Dependable Transportation
Able to pass a background check
Training: Must be a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program and hold current certification/registration as Medical Assistant. Job Type: Full-time