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Job Description

Job Description

Description : Medical Assistant

A primary care practice is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to join our Coral Springs, FL office.

Essential job duties include both clinical and non-clinical / administrative tasks :

Clinical tasks :

• Performs patient intake including measuring and documenting patient vital signs, patient interview, and medical history in the EMR.
• Independently performs phlebotomy; collects blood and other lab specimens; performs basic in-house lab tests (urine, flu, etc.), prepares samples for send out, and schedules pick-up with vendors.
• Assists physicians with routine exams and in-office procedures such as EKGs and pulmonary function tests.
• Documents and communicates patient needs to the Primary Care Physician (PCP)
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patient.
• Prepares and administers medications; changes dressings, applies bandages, first aid procedures; uses CPR skills when necessary, all under physician supervision.
• Manages patient flow in exam rooms; cleans and prepares exam rooms for physicians and patients.
• Checks clinical inbox and e-fax for patient refill requests, consult notes, patient questions / requests, and takes appropriate actions.
• Administers injections and supports physician medication dispensing.
• Manages, maintains, and updates medical supply inventory, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments.
• Performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Provides specialist referrals and submits prior authorization requests in Availity or payer portals as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

Non-clinical / administrative tasks :

Requirements :

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