Medical Assistant - Pinellas - Largo & St Pete at Suncoast Skin Solutions

<p>&nbsp;</p> <div id="isPasted"> <div> <p>Job Title: Medical Assistant</p> <p>Position Type: Full Time</p> <p>Travel: Yes, regional travel as needed</p> <p>Job Description: To assist the Provider in providing the utmost direct/indirect quality care to patients with the end goal of making patients feel as if they are family.</p> <p>Role and Responsibilities</p> <p><strong>Clinical and Administrative</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas</li> <li>Assist with examinations, invasive and non-invasive procedures or treatments</li> <li>Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control</li> <li>Comply with quality assurance practices</li> <li>Screen and follow up on patients test results</li> <li>Collect and process specimens; log specimens</li> <li>Perform diagnostic tests if applicable</li> <li>Obtain patient medical history and vitals</li> <li>Prepare and administer medication (excludes controlled drugs)</li> <li>Maintain accurate medication records</li> <li>Recognize and respond to emergencies</li> <li>Call or enter in prescriptions per physicians orders</li> <li>Maintain drug sample supply on hand. Discard appropriately expired samples</li> <li>Assist in general housekeeping duties including weekly scrub-down of all patient care areas</li> <li>Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain logs (i.e. autoclave, eye wash stations and clinical refrigerators)</li> <li>Initiate and process prescription medication prior authorizations</li> <li>Demonstrate awareness of overall clinic operations and proactively assist where needed</li> <li>Assist teammates during high-volume clinic operations without requiring direction</li> </ul> <p><strong>Professional</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates initiative and responsibility</li> <li>Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus</li> <li>Adheres to ethical principles</li> <li>Time Management</li> <li>Adapts to change</li> <li>Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education</li> </ul> <p><strong>Communication</strong></p> <ul> <li>Recognizes and respects cultural diversity</li> <li>Adapts communication to individual’s ability to understand</li> <li>Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette</li> <li>Uses medical terminology appropriately</li> <li>Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect</li> <li>Projects a professional manner and image</li> <li>Consistent attendance and punctuality</li> <li>Adherence to time clock procedures</li> </ul> <p><strong>Legal</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately</li> <li>Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information</li> <li>Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities</li> <li>Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast’s Employee Handbook.</li> <li>Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA</li> </ul> <p><strong>Core Competencies</strong></p> <ul> <li>Efficiency</li> <li>Attention to details</li> <li>Organized</li> <li>Punctual</li> <li>Takes initiative, proactive</li> <li>Team Player</li> <li>Honesty/Integrity</li> <li>Flexible</li> <li>Calm under pressure</li> <li>“A Doer”, persistence</li> <li>Problem solver, Strategic thinking, Creativity</li> <li>Analytical skills</li> <li>Clear and concise communication/Listening skills</li> <li>Quick Learner, Intelligence</li> <li>Follow through on commitments</li> <li>Enthusiastic, Friendly, Positive attitude</li> <li>Openness to advice and constructive criticism</li> <li>Strong work ethic</li> </ul> <p><strong>Physical Demands</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prolonged standing/walking</li> <li>Occasional travel</li> <li>Multitasking</li> <li>Repetitive head, neck, hands wrists and arm motion/rotation</li> <li>Extensive reading, writing, typing required</li> <li>Lifting to 25lbs</li> <li>Frequent use of office administrative, computer and medical equipment</li> <li>Transferring and positioning patients</li> </ul> <p>Qualifications and Education Requirements:</p> <p>High school diploma, AA degree or higher. Medical assistant diploma and certification preferred. Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, customer service, excellent verbal communication skills.</p> </div> </div> <div> <p>Job Type: Full-time</p> </div> <div> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>401(k) matching</li> <li>Dental insurance</li> <li>Employee discount</li> <li>Health insurance</li> <li>Life insurance</li> <li>Paid time off</li> <li>Vision insurance</li> </ul> <p>Schedule:</p> <ul> <li>8 hour shift</li> <li>Monday to Friday</li> </ul> <p>Work setting:</p> <ul> <li>In-person</li> </ul> </div> <div> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>High school or equivalent (Required)</li> </ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)</li> </ul> <p>License/Certification:</p> <ul> <li>Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)</li> </ul> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>This is the compensation range for this position.</p></div><div class="title">Compensation Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$17.50</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$22 USD</span></div></div></div>