Front Office Medical Assistant - Florida Medical Clinic

Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community

Job Title:                   Front Office Medical Assistant

Department:              Pulmonology

Job Summary: ***This is a travel position with locations in Temple Terrace, Brandon, and Wesley Chapel***  1 year previous experience in Medical Assisting or receptionist experience in a medical setting required. Computer skills proficient, medical assistant skills, prefer Pulmonology experience, although not required. Assists providers and manages clinical functions in the department. Manages the front office process. 

WHAT DOES FMC HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best.  From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

• Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
• Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
• Offers Medical Benefits including:
  • Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
  • Discounts at our medical facilities
  • Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans
• Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
• Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
• Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
• Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
• Values and appreciates its employees
• Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

 Essential Functions of the Position: 1 year Medical Assistant experience required.

• Completes the start of day processes
• Unlocks cabinets and doors
• Powers up equipment
• Logs on all work stations in exam room and work area
• Sets up medical supplies and equipment for the day
• Properly room patients
• Takes and records vitals
• Confirms information required by provider is present (labs, hospital records, etc.)
• Updates IEHR (allergies, medications, history, etc.)
• Assists in following appointment schedule
• Prepares exam room
• Prepares patient for examination or treatment
• Obtains informed consents and ABN as necessary
• Notifies provider when patient is ready
• Assists provider during examination and with treatment
• Performs diagnostic studies and treatments as ordered by the provider
• Administers injections and immunizations and records them in IEHR
• Obtains consents
• Prepares specimens and requisitions for lab courier
• Performs tests
• Enters charges for services rendered by the medical assistant
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and medical equipment
• Processes medication requests per provider
• Handles medication refill requests
• Obtains prescription overrides and prior authorization when needed
• Addresses and handles all tasks, as well as monitoring provider's tasks
• Handles patient calls:
• Returns messages
• Notifies patients of test results and instructions from provider
• Schedules follow up appointments
• Makes follow up calls to check on patients post procedure as indicated by provider or office protocol
• Triages patient calls and needs
• Distributes, reviews, and teaches patient education
• Organizes and maintains sample and supply closets
• Assists provider with completion of forms requested by patients
• Prepares e-charts prior to visit
• Acquires all medical records necessary for visit
• Makes sure all ordered tests have been performed and results are present
• Confirms authorization has been obtained if required
• Reviews chart and drug inventory to ensure drug is available

• Completes the end of day processes
• Maintains medical equipment; ensures all equipment is calibrated, cleaned, sterilized and charged
• Collects red bags as necessary
• Monitors and replaces sharps containers when needed
• Stocks exam rooms
• Cleans and sanitizes exam rooms
• Empties HIPAA container into destruction bin
• Logs off of all work stations including exam rooms
• Locks all cabinets

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintains an organized and clean work area
• Participates in maintenance of clinical supplies
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Physical requirements
• Able to stand or walk for long periods
• Use of proper body mechanics
• Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

 Occupational Exposure:

• High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards

 Job Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Strong customer service orientation
• Completion of MA certification program 
• Strong team player
• Basic computer proficiency
• 1 year experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status

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