Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Orlando, FL As a medical assistant you will work side-by-side with the physician to ensure all patient’s medical needs are handled in an appropriate, safe, and efficient manner. Your role is to create and maintain a professional, organized and safe environment for our patients, and keep patient appointments running smoothly. You will need to be able to work independently when given projects by the physician, and as a team with other staff members. Your daily office duties are outlined below. Sometimes there may be an unforeseen circumstance that will require you to help with a task outside of your job description. Your management team will ensure this is communicated with you when necessary. Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits Work Schedule: 32 hours per week Hourly Rate: $22 - $24 per hour Paid Time Off (PTO): 2 weeks Holidays: 8 company-recognized holidays Medical Job Duties Room patient for appointment (Weight loss/nutrition, Review Labs, Office Visit, Physical, etc) including taking vitals - blood pressure and weight & update active medication and supplement list. Let physician know when patient is ready for them and pass on any notes or updates to the patient chart pertaining to the visit. Phlebotomy -Prepare lab requisitions and place orders for lab draw supplies Order medical supplies Give injections – B12, Lipovite, etc testosterone; proper disposal in sharp containers Order injections and injection supplies Perform EKG’s Knowledge of commonly prescribed medications and their dosages Prepare SECA machine by calibrating and entering patient’s vitals Obtain prior authorizations for medications and procedures Use of EMR for patient records Assist patients with scheduling appointments with specialists when necessary Facilitate Sleep Study between patient and insurance Refill medications for patients when approved Prepare charts for upcoming appointments Scan in patient records Respond to patients’ emails Act as liaison between physician and patient to communicate medications, dosing, instructions, etc. Maintain cleanliness of treatment rooms, stock treatments rooms with medical supplies Take requests for Diagnostic Rx orders and submit to medical team Respond to patient requests #MASC105