Medical Assistant

*Position Summary:* To assist physician with patient examination and other required medical services.
*Responsibilities:* * Interview patients to record vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
* Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
* Assist physicians when performing such task as giving injections and removing sutures.
* Educates patients on their medical conditions as applicable.
* Reinforces physicians’ recommendations and instructions to patients.
* Review medical records for completeness of visit related documentation.
* Prepares referrals with corresponding notes and forwards to the Referral department for processing.
* Authorizes medication refills and provide prescription information to the pharmacy.
* Addresses patient’s problems/concerns that may arise.
* Complies with company and regulatory agencies guidelines.
* Answers phone calls promptly and professionally as required.
* Proficient in EMR system * Performs duties of absent employees when situation so demand, such as Phlebotomy, EKG, and venipuncture.
* Able to work in a busy environment.
*Qualifications:* High school graduate Medical Assistant certification from the State of Florida Previous experience preferred Bilingual Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $15.
00 per hour Expected hours: 8 per week Benefits: * Health insurance * Paid time off Medical specialties: * Primary Care Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work setting: * Clinic * In-person Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred) * Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred) Language: * English/Spanish (Preferred) License/Certification: * BLS Certification (Preferred) * Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred) Work Location: In person