Medical Assistant

At Metro Inclusive Health, employees enjoy their mission to serve others in a truly inclusive workplace that values work and life balance and every individual. We offer: Vacation time - 14 days to start! + Sick time of 9 days Flexible work options, day shift and no weekends Excellent pay Bonuses Generous retirement plan with 5-7% company match Medical Insurance, vision and dental insurance 9 Company Paid Holidays Free Short- and long-term disability insurance Education benefits Pet benefits Casual dress code MA starting wage $20.00 and up hourly The ideal candidate will be a Medical Assistant who enjoys serving the most vulnerable populations, including LGBTQ+ and the general Pinellas County community in unique and challenging medical cases. Non-profit experience is great, but not required. Want to know more? Check out our website: www.metrotampabay.org METRO is seeking one ( 1) Medical Assistant to join our Pinellas County team , to work in a unique community-based setting where we provide Primary Care and additional supportive services. This position provides direct nursing services and procedures to patients; works as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient quality of life though competent medical intervention; and ensures all documentation is compliance with professional and legal standards. well. Primary Tasks/Responsibilities : • Performs medical intake procedures including taking vital signs, reviewing medical history, completing risk assessments, and blood draws and injections as needed. • Records and reports symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in patient’s conditions. • Completes all physician orders including venipuncture lab draws, medication administration/injectable, etc. • Completes prior authorizations, specialist referrals, and other administrative tasks as quickly as possible for patient benefit • Triages patient phone calls and walk-ins, prioritizes emergencies for medical referral • Completes health education counseling for all patients • Accurate assimilation, interpretation and reporting of changing patient data • Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and/or family in accordance with established protocols. • Reviews charts of patients on a daily basis to ensure all necessary documentation is present, current, and complete to facilitate physician visit. • Assists with data collection as requested • Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, and respect in all interpersonal and professional relationships with clients, staff, and visitors. • Adheres to ethical and legal standards of professional practice. • Maintains professional manner in all aspects of job tasks • Collaborates with METRO team members to coordinate patient services • Reevaluate and follow-up on patients treatment and health status to evaluate the efficacy of education and counseling approaches and strategies • Documents all patient care in an accurate, timely, legible manner in compliance with Board of Nursing Protocol. . Promotes and practices Metro’s values and mission, and adheres to all policies and procedures • Completes all medical record requests as requested by physician • Continues ongoing personal professional training and education to advance skills/knowledge. • Provides assistance in all clinical areas, as needed, and supported by professional licensure and accepted, appropriate medical protocols. • Utilize resources in a cost effective manner. • Performs all other duties as assigned. Willing to travel and work between multiple Pinellas clinics as needed Education/Professional: MA licensure from accredited school, currently licensed to practice in the State of Florida or equivalent experience in clinic or medical office setting One(1) year of relevant work experience including Phlebotomy and injections, in a clinic/medical office setting CPR Certified Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • Demonstrates knowledge of documentation protocols. • Demonstrates experience with OSHA mandates, documentation, and compliance. • Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, medications, and accepted treatment practices. • Ability and willingness to make independent nursing decisions based on nursing assessment. • Demonstrates ability to self-motivate. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. • Demonstrates ability to coordinate a multitude of tasks as required. • Maintains ongoing, appropriate documentation of all activities as needed. • Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures • Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures. • Knowledge of community health services and agencies • Ability to apply principals of health promotion and disease prevention. • Able to work with health professional in a team environment. Requirements: Must possess and maintain valid Florida driver’s license and proof of insurance Must have reliable and accessible auto vehicle. Must pass necessary fingerprinting, Level II background checks and employment eligibility verification through the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system, https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp.