Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantMedical Assistant Orlando, FL As a medical assistant you will work side-by-side with the physician to ensure all patient's medical needs are handled in an appropriate, safe, and efficient manner. Your role is to create and maintain a professional, organized and safe environment for our patients, and keep patient appointments running smoothly. You will need to be able to work independently when given projects by the physician, and as a team with other staff members. Your daily office duties are outlined below. Sometimes there may be an unforeseen circumstance that will require you to help with a task outside of your job description. Your management team will ensure this is communicated with you when necessary.Schedule, Compensation, and BenefitsWork Schedule: 32 hours per weekHourly Rate: $22 - $24 per hourPaid Time Off (PTO): 2 weeksHolidays: 8 company-recognized holidaysMedical Job DutiesRoom patient for appointment (Weight loss/nutrition, Review Labs, Office Visit, Physical, etc) including taking vitals - blood pressure and weight & update active medication and supplement list. Let physician know when patient is ready for them and pass on any notes or updates to the patient chart pertaining to the visit.Phlebotomy -Prepare lab requisitions and place orders for lab draw suppliesOrder medical suppliesGive injections B12, Lipovite, etc testosterone; proper disposal in sharp containersOrder injections and injection suppliesPerform EKG'sKnowledge of commonly prescribed medications and their dosagesPrepare SECA machine by calibrating and entering patient's vitalsObtain prior authorizations for medications and proceduresUse of EMR for patient recordsAssist patients with scheduling appointments with specialists when necessaryFacilitate Sleep Study between patient and insuranceRefill medications for patients when approvedPrepare charts for upcoming appointmentsScan in patient recordsRespond to patients' emailsAct as liaison between physician and patient to communicate medications, dosing, instructions, etc.Maintain cleanliness of treatment rooms, stock treatment rooms with medical suppliesTake requests for Diagnostic Rx orders and submit to medical teamRespond to patient requests