Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant I

Unit: Pediatrics (experience preferred)

Location: New Port Richey

The Medical Assistant I is responsible for providing quality patient care in a team-based environment while assisting in all aspects of medical practice under direct supervision of a clinician to prepare and assist Premier Community Health Care Group (PCHG) providers for patient visits. This role will partner with providers and office support to provide best-in-class experience and care to our patients.

• Facilitate patient visitsandensurepatientsareassistedinatimelymannerandmaintainhigh patient satisfaction.
• Clericaldutiesmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto, sendingorreceivingpatientmedicalrecords; authorizations; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital/specialists’ consultation notes, completing forms and requisitions as needed
• Labdutiesmayinclude, but arenotlimitedto,collecting blood,tissueorotherlaboratory specimens, logging the specimens, and preparing them for testing
• Rooming and wrap-up duties may include, but are not limited to, recording medical information/history,takingvitalsigns/measurements,maintainingexamrooms, cleaning and sterilizing reuseable instruments
• Medicationmanagementdutiesmayinclude, butarenotlimitedto,medication administration, completing logbooks, and medication storage management.
• Proceduraldutiesmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,EKG,spot vision,OAEtest,etc.
• PerformalldutiesaccordingtopoliciesandproceduressetforthbyPCHGwhilerepresenting PCHG’s mission through behavior, language, and actions.
• Know peers within clinic and know where to find resources to perform duties. Reach out to Clinical Lead,Director of Nursing,Director of Risk&Compliance,andtrainingdepartment as needed.
• Performonlythosefunctionsforwhich Care Team Memberiseducationallyprepared .
• Obtainpropercompetenciesandstrivetoobtainfurthercompetenciessuchaslabdraws,vaccine administration, and protocol-based medication refills. As competencies become proficient, the ability to provide appropriate coverage among multiple departments will be expected.
• Providementoringfornew Care Team Members  when requested.
• EnsureconfidentialityandHIPAAcomplianceat alltimes.
• Keepothercareteammembersinformedwhensituationsoccurthatdisrupttimelypatientflow through site.
• Contributetocommunitygivebackinitiativesandbeanadvocatefor Premier’s mission
• Adheretopatient careneeds andthecorevalues ofPremier Community Health Caretoprovide  best-in-class patient experience.
• Worktowardsattainingdepartmentgoalsanddrive Quality Improvement /Quality Assurance (QI/QA).

Other duties as assigned.

• Basicunderstandingofmedicalterminologyanddocumentation.
• Knowledgeandabilitytoperform patientcareduties as assigned.
• Abilitytoworkflexiblehours.
• Abilitytousebasicmathematicalskills.
• Abletoperformrepetitivetasks.
• Maintainsaprofessionalrelationshipandpositiveattitudewithco-workers, patients,theentire organization, and the public.
• Maintainsthehighestprofessionalwork ethics.
• Displaysenthusiasmtowardthework,mission,andvisionoftheorganization.
• Exceptionalcustomerserviceskillsanddemonstratingempathyandcompassiontoadiverse patient population.
• Abilitytocommunicateeffectively,verballyandinwritingwithmultiplelevelswithinthe organization.
• Excellent grammar,spellingandinterpersonalskills.
• Exhibitshonestyandethicalconduct,maintainingconfidentialityandupholding
  
  Premier Community Health Care's values in all interactions.

Qualifications:

• High School DiplomaorGED
• Proofofgraduationfrom an accredited
  
  Medical Assisting program withinthe
  
  Stateof Florida
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Oneyearofexperienceinamedical clinic setting preferred
• Obtainandmaintain Epic certification/annualcompliancetrainingthroughoutemployment.
• Obtainandmaintain Annual Skills Competencies .

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