Part Time Medical Assistant - New Port Richey at Suncoast Skin Solutions

<div id="isPasted"> <p><strong>Job Title: Medical Assistant</strong></p> <p><strong>Position Type: Part Time</strong> - <em>Monday-Wednesday availability required</em></p> <p>Travel: Yes, regional travel as needed</p> <p><strong>Position Summary:</strong> The Medical Assistant supports Providers in delivering high-quality patient care while contributing to efficient clinic operations and a positive patient experience. This role requires strong clinical skills, professionalism, adaptability, teamwork, and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.</p> <p>Medical Assistants are expected to actively contribute to clinic workflow, maintain professionalism under pressure, communicate effectively with patients and coworkers, and support overall operational success.</p> <p>This position may be scheduled for fewer than 40 hours per week based on operational needs and business requirements. </p> <p><u>Role and Responsibilities</u></p> <p><strong><u>Clinical &amp; Administrative Responsibilities</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare and maintain examination and treatment rooms</li> <li>Assist Providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments</li> <li>Obtain and document patient medical history, vitals, and clinical information accurately within the EMR</li> <li>Collect, label, and process specimens appropriately</li> <li>Perform diagnostic testing, as applicable</li> <li>Prepare and administer medications as directed by Providers (excluding controlled substances)</li> <li>Process prescriptions and medication refill requests per Provider instructions</li> <li>Initiate and process prior authorizations as assigned</li> <li>Process incoming voicemails, messages, tasks, and faxes within expected timeframes</li> <li>Maintain accurate medication, supply, and sample inventories</li> <li>Monitor expiration dates and properly discard expired medications or samples</li> <li>Maintain infection control and aseptic technique standards</li> <li>Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain required logs</li> <li>Assist with cleaning, organization, and overall maintenance of clinical areas</li> <li>Follow OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA, and company compliance standards at all times</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Operational Expectations</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintain active participation in clinic workflow throughout the workday</li> <li>Support efficient patient flow, room turnover, and Provider readiness</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> <li>Anticipate Provider and patient needs to support efficient workflow</li> <li>Balance clinical and administrative responsibilities while maintaining productivity and attention to detail</li> <li>Demonstrate a sense of urgency appropriate for a fast-paced medical environment</li> <li>Adapt positively to scheduling, staffing, operational, and workflow changes</li> <li>Support different Providers, locations, or workflows as needed for operational coverage</li> <li>Complete assigned tasks, follow-up items, and documentation in a timely manner</li> <li>Maintain flexibility within the employee’s scheduled availability to support clinic operations and patient care needs</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Professionalism &amp; Communication </u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintain professional communication and composure during stressful or high-volume situations</li> <li>Demonstrate emotional maturity and professionalism when addressing challenges or conflict</li> <li>Accept coaching, feedback, and redirection professionally</li> <li>Contribute positively to team morale and workplace culture</li> <li>Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and consistency in daily responsibilities</li> <li>Treat patients, Providers, and coworkers with professionalism, empathy, and mutual respect</li> <li>Use appropriate medical terminology and professional telephone etiquette</li> <li>Adapt communication style to meet patient needs and level of understanding</li> <li>Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and adherence to assigned schedules and availability commitments</li> <li>Adhere to all timekeeping and time clock procedures</li> <li>Limit personal phone use to approved breaks and emergencies</li> <li>Remain actively engaged in assigned responsibilities throughout the workday</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Training &amp; Development Expectations</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Complete all required onboarding, compliance, and training modules within designated timelines</li> <li>Participate in ongoing education, team meetings, and mandatory training sessions</li> <li>Demonstrate initiative in learning Suncoast workflows, systems, and clinical protocols</li> <li>Utilize training resources, EMR training environments, and educational tools provided by the organization</li> <li>Maintain required certifications and competencies for the role</li> <li>Participate in required training, meetings, and educational activities regardless of scheduled hours when applicable</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Legal &amp; Compliance Responsibilities</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate documentation practices</li> <li>Release patient information only in accordance with company policy and applicable laws</li> <li>Practice within the scope of education, certification, training, and individual competency</li> <li>Conduct oneself in accordance with the Suncoast Employee Handbook and company policies</li> <li>Maintain awareness of current healthcare regulations and compliance standards</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Core Competencies</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Efficiency and productivity</li> <li>Attention to detail</li> <li>Organization and time management</li> <li>Initiative and accountability</li> <li>Adaptability and flexibility</li> <li>Team-oriented mindset</li> <li>Professionalism under pressure</li> <li>Strong work ethic</li> <li>Problem-solving skills</li> <li>Clear and concise communication</li> <li>Reliability and follow-through</li> <li>Receptiveness to feedback and coaching</li> <li>Positive and solution-oriented attitude</li> <li>Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Physical Demands</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Prolonged standing and walking</li> <li>Frequent multitasking</li> <li>Repetitive hand, wrist, arm, and neck movements</li> <li>Frequent use of computers, tablets, phones, and medical equipment</li> <li>Extensive reading, typing, and documentation</li> <li>Ability to lift up to 25 lbs</li> <li>Assisting with patient positioning and transfers, as needed</li> <li>Occasional travel between locations, if applicable</li> </ul> <p><u>Qualifications &amp; Education Requirements</u></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li> <li>Medical Assistant diploma/certification preferred</li> <li>Dermatology experience preferred, but not required</li> <li>Experience with EMR systems and medical office workflows preferred</li> <li>Strong customer service and communication skills required</li> <li>Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div><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>$20</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$24 USD</span></div></div></div>