Job Title: Medical Assistant Position Type: Full Time Travel: Yes, regional travel as needed 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. Role and Responsibilities Clinical and Administrative • Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas • Assist with examinations, invasive and non-invasive procedures or treatments • Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control • Comply with quality assurance practices • Screen and follow up on patients test results • Collect and process specimens; log specimens • Perform diagnostic tests if applicable • Obtain patient medical history and vitals • Prepare and administer medication (excludes controlled drugs) • Maintain accurate medication records • Recognize and respond to emergencies • Call or enter in prescriptions per physicians orders • Maintain drug sample supply on hand. Discard appropriately expired samples • Assist in general housekeeping duties including weekly scrub-down of all patient care areas • Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain logs (i.e. autoclave, eye wash stations and clinical refrigerators) • Initiate and process prescription medication prior authorizations • Demonstrate awareness of overall clinic operations and proactively assist where needed • Assist teammates during high-volume clinic operations without requiring direction Professional • Demonstrates initiative and responsibility • Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus • Adheres to ethical principles • Time Management • Adapts to change • Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education Communication • Recognizes and respects cultural diversity • Adapts communication to individual’s ability to understand • Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette • Uses medical terminology appropriately • Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect • Projects a professional manner and image • Consistent attendance and punctuality • Adherence to time clock procedures Legal • Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately • Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information • Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities • Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast’s Employee Handbook. • Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA Core Competencies • Efficiency • Attention to details • Organized • Punctual • Takes initiative, proactive • Team Player • Honesty/Integrity • Flexible • Calm under pressure • “A Doer”, persistence • Problem solver, Strategic thinking, Creativity • Analytical skills • Clear and concise communication/Listening skills • Quick Learner, Intelligence • Follow through on commitments • Enthusiastic, Friendly, Positive attitude • Openness to advice and constructive criticism • Strong work ethic Physical Demands • Prolonged standing/walking • Occasional travel • Multitasking • Repetitive head, neck, hands wrists and arm motion/rotation • Extensive reading, writing, typing required • Lifting to 25lbs • Frequent use of office administrative, computer and medical equipment • Transferring and positioning patients Qualifications and Education Requirements: 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. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Work setting: • In-person Education: • High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: • EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: • Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred) This is the compensation range for this position. Compensation Range $17—$22 USD