Suncoast Community Health Centers Inc.
Medical Assistant
3 days ago
Lakeland
Job Description POSITION TITLE: MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA) FLSA: NON-EXEMPT Job Summary: The Medical Assistant (MA) supports healthcare providers by performing clinical and administrative tasks in a medical office or healthcare setting. This role involves assisting with patient care, preparing for exams, handling medical records, and ensuring smooth day-to-day office operations. Supervisory Responsibilities: • None Duties/Responsibilities: • Take and record patient vitals (e.g., height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse) and medical histories., • Assist healthcare providers during patient exams, procedures, and treatments, including performing aseptic procedures and collecting lab specimens., • Administer injections, vaccines, and prescribed medications under provider supervision, including venipuncture and non-intravenous injections (with required competency)., • Perform basic lab tests, such as blood draws, urinalysis, and diagnostic procedures., • Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring they are stocked, clean, and ready for patient visits., • Assist in minor surgeries and perform other procedures like EKG and vision checks as needed., • Provide patient education on health management, procedures, preventive care, and immunizations., • Schedule appointments, follow-ups, and referrals, ensuring smooth patient flow and office coordination., • Handle patient inquiries, confirm appointments, and assist with check-ins and check-outs, ensuring accurate documentation for visits., • Update and maintain patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system, ensuring accurate and timely documentation., • Process insurance verification, billing, and coding information, as required., • Ensure infection control policies are followed, including sterilizing instruments and maintaining a safe and clean environment., • Manage office supplies, medical equipment inventory, and assist with filing, faxing, and correspondence tasks., • Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines in all interactions and record management., • Conduct daily chart audits and review for the following day's appointments., • Assist with special projects or additional tasks as directed by healthcare providers or office managers., • Perform additional tasks as needed to support the centers. Required Skills/Abilities: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail., • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate., • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment., • Must be able to effectively manage workflow and maintain high-quality standards in environments where staffing levels may be below ideal, demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate with the team under pressure., • Ability to use of office equipment, including computers, copy machines, fax machines, telephones, calculators, and more., • High School diploma or equivalent is required, • Medical Assistant Diploma is required, • Medical Assistant Transcripts is required, • Valid Medical Assistant Certification or Registration is preferred., • Ability to stand and move throughout the clinic for extended periods., • Ability to assist with lifting or carry up to 25 pounds., • Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching to assist patients or perform procedures., • Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods, including masks, gloves, and gowns., • Must be able to travel to various center locations as required. Job Posted by ApplicantPro