Medical Assistant - South Tampa / TGH Campus

Tampa Bay Hearing and Balance Center is currently seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time or potential part-time position at our Downtown Tampa office on Tampa General Hospital's campus. Our practice provides comprehensive general and subspecialty ENT medical and surgical care within the convenience of one medical group. Patient care is our top concern, and because we can provide both diagnosis and rehabilitative services, our patients know they can depend on our team for all their needs.

Certified Medical Assistant Description :

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Medical Assistant who is comfortable with in-office procedures, medical terminology, multitask oriented, motivated, able to handle a high volume of incoming patients, must be a self-starter and willing to learn all aspects of the ENT, Allergy and Audiology field.

Certified Medical Assistant Responsibilities :

• Answering patient calls
• Taking vitals
• Obtaining authorizations
• Scheduling diagnostic tests and surgery
• Preparing exam rooms
• Assisting the physician in exam rooms for procedures as needed (ie : wax removal, biopsies, surgical procedures, etc)obtaining proper consent and ensuring proper scope of practice is followed
• Calling in prescriptions
• Cleaning and sterilizing instruments in accordance with CDC and ENTAAF guidelines
• Provide briefing of each patient prior to physician entering the exam room

Certified Medical Assistant Requirements :

Benefits for a Certified Medical Assistant :

Physical Demands : Coordination, manual, and physical dexterity sufficient to properly and adequately use various items of medical equipment and office equipment as required of the position or directed by the Manager. The position may involve sitting, standing, bending, and stooping. Incumbent must also be able to assist patients in transferring from wheelchair to an exam chair, when necessary. Responsibilities may also require the incumbent to travel between ENTA offices for support purposes. The incumbent must also be capable of lifting up to 25 pounds.

This company is an equal-opportunity employer.

We are a tobacco free workforce.

We perform full Criminal, Government, Credit, Drug (to include Nicotine and Tobacco) drivers and professional license background checks on all applicants being considered for positions.