What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Office Medical Assistant position at Woodlands Medical Center?
About us
Woodlands Medical Center is family owned medical practice located in Oldsmar, FL that specializes in care for patients over 65. We have been serving patients in Pinellas county since 1987.
As a growing Primary Care Practice we are excited to have an opening for a Front Office Medical Assistant position in Oldsmar, FL. The Front Office Medical Assistant is expected to support patients and doctors by provide top level communication and customer service. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the front office of a Primary Care medical office, experience with EMRs and other administrative aspects of a primary care office as well as medical assistant experience (vitals, venipuncture, labs). We provide a professional environment and all the training necessary to succeed in this role.
Responsibilities
- Answer and calls in a courteous manner, and record messages for physician and other staff
- Greeting and checking in patients
- Inputting or scanning patient medical documentation into EMR
- Communicating information in a timely manner from patients to doctors
- Making authorizations and scheduling patient appointments with other providers
- Obtaining medical records from specialists, imaging centers and hospitals
- Preparing patient charts for clinics by making sure all notes, reports and records are accessible to the providers
- Confirming patients for upcoming appointments
- Assist with scheduling patient follow up appointments and referral appointments
- Screening and onboarding new patients
- Creating, updating and managing patients’ charts
- Data entry of office visits and billing
- Communicating with specialists’ offices and insurance companies to improve the patient experience
- Assisting with typical medical assistant duties like taking vitals, performing lab draws and injections
- Work as a team player and communicating effectively and efficiently
Skills
- Proven working experience in a medical office in the front and back office
- Knowledge of medical office management systems, EMRs and billing
- Experience with venipuncture, injections and lab protocols
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Social perceptiveness and service oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Familiarity with HEDIS measures and management
- Attention to detail
Location & Hours
Our office is conveniently located in Oldsmar, Florida off Tampa Road next to Village Inn.
Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm with a 1 hour lunch break.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Medical office
- Office
- Private practice
COVID-19 considerations:
All patients must be temperature checked. Patients and staff must wear masks if they have fever or respiratory symptoms.
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to commute to Oldsmar, FL from Monday through Friday for an 8am to 5pm position?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Front Office Medical: 1 year (Required)
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21