medical assistant

medical assistant Bradenton, FL

Cortez Foot and Ankle Specialists PA
Full Time Bradenton, FL 10.56 - 12.04 USD Today
Job description

The Medical Assistant provides essential support and administrative services to the office, the doctors, and the patients in a fast-paced doctor’s office. This person will be involved in a wide spectrum of tasks focused around assisting the Physician in all minor in office procedures.


Required Education, Skills and Experience:

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, other employees, and the public

  • 2 + years’ Medical Assistant experience

  • Knowledgeable about medical terminology

  • Able to work in a fast-paced and demanding work environment

  • Must have excellent customer service skills

  • Must have a team mentality, flexibility and willingness to learn

  • The ability to communicate effectively, multi-task and work under pressure is the key to success in this position, which also requires attention to detail and a commitment to achieving consistent customer satisfaction.

  • The ability to uphold HIPAA compliance is mandatory.

  • Must exercise good judgment and discretion

  • Technologically savvy and familiar with Microsoft Office products including:

  • Google Documents

  • Word

  • Excel


Essential Functions/Responsibilities of a Medical Assistant (other duties may be assigned):


  • Greet patients and escort them to the treatment room, making sure patients are comfortable and prepare the feet for an exam by physician.

  • Open and prep exam rooms each morning/ Close and clean exam rooms at end of day

  • Flexibility to work with multiple doctors and their varying practice styles

  • Flexibility to travel to other FASMA locations as needed

  • Dispense all DME

  • Perform digital radiography

  • Complete pre-authorizations

  • Complete the rapid health indicator

  • Obtain or review a patient's medical history, current medications and allergies. Record any changes in their medical condition. For follow-up patients, record comments made re: their current status and outcome of previous treatment. Enter this information into EMR.

  • Set-up for injections, P&A procedures, wart procedures, in-office surgical procedures, etc.

  • Prep nail care patients, smooth/debride nails and/or calluses with electric grinder. Vacuum all clippings from the floor.

  • Fit and dispense walking and night splints.

  • Apply pads and/or adhesive strappings as needed.

  • Measure and fit patients for Diabetic shoes, heat mold inserts.

  • Take and develop X-rays

  • Prepare lab specimens (including paperwork) and call the appropriate lab for pick up.

  • Clean, wrap and autoclave instruments and packs as needed, change cold sterile solutions monthly.

  • Count instruments in treatment rooms at the end of each session (AM & PM).

  • Replenish used supplies in drawers as needed. Restock rooms at the end of day.

  • Keep inventory of back office supplies and DME items, reorder as needed or notify the supervisor when low.

  • Assist in surgeries and minor procedures.

  • Clean-up after surgery – dirty drapes, wrappings, dispose of sharp, red bag items, wipe down counters, mop floor – scrub, clean, autoclave instruments.

  • Change post-op dressings, remove sutures.

  • Call post-op patients the day following surgery, complete Follow-up sheet.

  • Review information sheets with patients as needed.

  • Travel to other offices as needed/requested.

  • Writes and faxes prescriptions.

  • Assist front desk as needed

  • Assists in exam room with doctors.

Behaviors

Preferred
  • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred
  • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
  • Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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medical assistant
Cortez Foot and Ankle Specialists PA

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