Medical Assistant

Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

Job Summary: Assists providers and manages clinical functions in the department. Candidate must be a team player, self starter, quick learner and well organized.

WHAT DOES FMC HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best. From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
Offers Medical Benefits including:
Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
Discounts at our medical facilities
Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans
Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
Values and appreciates its employees
Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Essential Functions of the Position:

Completes the start of day processes and end of day processes
Unlocks cabinets and doors
Powers up equipment
Logs on all work stations in exam room and work area
Sets up medical supplies and equipment for the day
Maintains medical equipment; ensures all equipment is calibrated, cleaned, sterilized and charged
Collects red bags as necessary
Monitors and replaces sharps containers when needed
Stocks exam rooms
Cleans and sanitizes exam rooms
Organizes and maintains sample and supply closets
Maintains clinical supply inventory
Empties HIPAA container into destruction bin
Logs off of all work stations including exam room
Locks all cabinets
Properly room patients
Takes and records vitals
Updates IEHR (allergies, medications, history, etc.)
Assists in following appointment schedule
Prepares exam room
Prepares patient for examination or treatment
Obtains informed consents and ABN as necessary
Notifies provider when patient is ready
Assists provider during examination and with treatment
Administers injections and immunizations and records them in IEHR
Obtains consents
Prepares specimens and requisitions for lab courier
Performs tests
Handles medication refill requests
Obtains prescription overrides and prior authorization when needed
Distributes, reviews, and teaches patient education
Assists provider with completion of forms requested by patients
Makes sure all ordered labs have been preformed and results are present
Addresses and handles all tasks, as well as monitoring provider's tasks
Returns messages
Notifies patients of test results and instructions from provider
Schedules follow up appointments
Enters referral information into the Practice Management System for referral tracking
Enters charges for services rendered by the medical assistant

Additional Responsibilities:

Maintains an organized and clean work area
Participates in maintenance of clinical supplies
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Physical and Mental Demands:

Physical requirements
Able to stand or walk for long periods
Use of proper body mechanics
Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
High level verbal and written communication skills
Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Occupational Exposure:

High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards

Job Qualifications:

High school graduate or GED equivalent
Strong customer service orientation
Completion of MA certification program preferred
One year experience
Strong team player and eager to learn
Basic computer proficiency
Must be able to draw blood

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is a drug-free workplace and maintains a policy in which new hires will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing. This policy is intended to comply with applicable laws regarding drug testing and any privacy rights.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status

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