Medical Assistant

Company Description

Central Florida Pulmonary Group, P.A. is dedicated to promoting the health of our patients and the community by delivering the highest quality of Pulmonary and Critical Care medicine throughout Central Florida. We are dedicated to the health of our patients and the Central Florida community by delivering the highest quality of care for patients with pulmonary diseases, critical care illness and sleep disorders.

Medical Assistant Job Description

Central Florida Pulmonary Group is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team! This position is non-exempt status, full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Orlando, Florida are encouraged to apply.

Medical Assistant Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize exam rooms
• Setup Charts In EMR - Electronic Medical Record
• Inspect exam rooms for cleanliness and equipment condition
• Respond to patient calls
• Maintain sample medication closet
• Stock and maintain rooms with adequate supplies
• Check patients' medical records for pertinent data
• Review and maintain current patient information/demographic data
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms
• Prepares for visits by physician and/or extender by obtaining initial information and vital signs
• Assists with exams, tests, and special procedures as directed
• Schedule appointments and tests
• Pre-certify patients for insurance coverage
• Set up referral contacts
• Review all requisitions (e.g., labs and x-rays) for completeness
• Perform other duties as assigned

Medical Assistant Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Bi-lingual is REQUIRED.
• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program

• Ability to operate various office and medical equipment
• Fundamental understanding of personal computers and familiarity with the Windows operating system
• Minimum of 1 year medical assistant experience in a busy physician's office or hospital required.

Medical Assistant Knowledge and Training

• Well organized and detail oriented, while applying sound judgment and decision making
• Advanced technical skills in MS Excel and medical office software
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Must be proficient and comfortable with phlebotomy, administering injections, and taking vitals

Medical Assistant Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental and vision
• Life insurance
• Short and Long term disability insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Pulmonology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Supervisor:

• Physician

Work Remotely:

• No