ENT and Allergy of FL.·Tampa, Florida
The Medical Assistant is responsible for managing patient flow, taking vitals, and assisting physicians with ENT and surgical procedures. Additional duties include scheduling diagnostic tests, managing prescriptions, and sterilizing medical instruments.
Tampa Bay Hearing & Balance Center, a division of ENT and Allergy Associates of Florida, is currently seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for a full-time position at our Harbourside (Davis Island) office.
Our practice provides comprehensive general and subspecialty ENT medical and surgical care within the convenience of one medical group.
Patient care is our top concern, and because we can provide both diagnosis and rehabilitative services, our patients know they can depend on our team for all their needs.
Certified Medical Assistant Description: This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Medical Assistant who is comfortable with in-office procedures, medical terminology, multitask oriented, motivated, able to handle a high volume of incoming patients, must be a self-starter and willing to learn all aspects of the ENT, Allergy and Audiology field.
Certified Medical Assistant Responsibilities: Answering patient calls Taking vitals Obtaining authorizations Scheduling diagnostic tests and surgery Preparing exam rooms Assisting the physician in exam rooms for procedures as needed (ie: wax removal, biopsies, surgical procedures, etc)obtaining proper consent and ensuring proper scope of practice is followed Calling in prescriptions Cleaning and sterilizing instruments in accordance with CDC and ENTAAF guidelines Provide briefing of each patient prior to physician entering the exam room Certified Medical Assistant Requirements: Minimum one-year HANDS ON Medical Assistant experience Current with certification.
Comfortable assisting with surgical procedures.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a clear speaking voice.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills.
The ability to interact professionally at all times with patients, physicians, and team members.
EMR experience.
Strong computer literacy.
Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.
Benefits for a Certified Medical Assistant: Medical, Dental and Vision: Effective 1st of the month after 60 days of employment.
Company paid STD, LTD, Life: Effective 1st of the month after 1 year of full-time employment.
401(K): Effective 1st of the month after 1 year of employment.
6 Paid Holidays: Effective immediately.
PTO: Time earned per pay period Physical Demands: Coordination, manual, and physical dexterity sufficient to properly and adequately use various items of medical equipment and office equipment as required of the position or directed by the Manager.
The position may involve sitting, standing, bending, and stooping.
Incumbent must also be able to assist patients in transferring from wheelchair to an exam chair, when necessary.
Responsibilities may also require the incumbent to travel between ENTAAF offices for support purposes.
The incumbent must also be capable of lifting up to 25 pounds.
We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities if needed to perform the essential functions of the job.
This company is an equal-opportunity employer.
We are a tobacco free workforce.
We perform full Criminal, Government, Credit, Drug (to include Nicotine and Tobacco) drivers and professional license background checks on all applicants being considered for positions.
Candidates must be a certified Medical Assistant with at least one year of hands-on experience and proficiency in medical terminology. Strong interpersonal skills and experience with EMR systems are required.
Market context
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