Medical Assistant

Title of Position: Medical Assistant

Position Summary:

To assist physician with patient examination and other required medical services.

Responsibilities:

• Interview patients to record vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Assist physicians when performing such task as giving injections and removing sutures.
• Educates patients on their medical conditions as applicable.
• Reinforces physicians’ recommendations and instructions to patients.
• Review medical records for completeness of visit related documentation.
• Prepares referrals with corresponding notes and forwards to the Referral department for processing.
• Authorizes medication refills and provide prescription information to the pharmacy.
• Addresses patient’s problems/concerns that may arise.
• Complies with company and regulatory agencies guidelines.
• Answers phone calls promptly and professionally as required.
• Proficient in EMR system such as MDVita2000.
• Performs duties of absent employees when situation so demand.

Qualifications:

High school graduate

Medical Assistant certification from the State of Florida

Previous experience preferred

Bilingual