What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Las Mercedes Medical Center?
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 $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16