Medical Assistant

Title of Position: Medical Assistant

Position Summary:

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

Responsibilities:

1. Interview patients to record vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
2. Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
3. Assist physicians when performing such task as giving injections and removing sutures.
4. Educates patients on their medical conditions as applicable.
5. Reinforces physicians’ recommendations and instructions to patients.
6. Review medical records for completeness of visit related documentation.
7. Prepares referrals with corresponding notes and forwards to the Referral department for processing.
8. Authorizes medication refills and provide prescription information to the pharmacy.
9. Addresses patient’s problems/concerns that may arise.
10. Complies with company and regulatory agencies guidelines.
11. Answers phone calls promptly and professionally as required.
12. Proficient in EMR system such as MDVita2000.
13. 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