Patient Care Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy Skills Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Patient Care Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy Skills Prevention 813 Tampa, FL 33611

Job Title:

Medical Assistant in

HIV Care and Prevention STI Clinic Department/Location:

Clinical Services, Tampa Reports To:

Office Manager Overtime Status:

Non-exempt Salary Range:

$22-$26/hour based on experience

Job Summary:

Prevention 813 and 727 are seeking applicants for the MA position. This position is a key role in patient care and must be enthusiastic about making a positive experience for our patients and their visit. He or she is responsible for performing a variety of medical and clerical duties for the Office. Must have tolerance and acceptance for the LGBTQ community, as this is our main patient base. As a non-profit organization with the mission of creating safe healthcare spaces for LGBTQ+ communities to access health services, the ideal candidate will be well-familiarized with sexual health and HIV prevention, aware of behavioral health interventions, and comfortable engaging in conversations about patients’ sexual health.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Greets, screens, schedules, and directs patients to exam rooms. 2. Performs clerical duties related to clinical services including medical transcription, composition, and dictation into EClinical Works EHR. 3. Prepares and processes correspondence. Answers routine medical administrative inquiries and drafts letters for physicians and other clinical staff. 4. Draws labs as needed. Phlebotomy is required. 5. Obtains, verifies, and updates patient information and provides support services to patients and medical staff. 6. Take vitals, performs EKGs and wellness checks. 7. Requests, locates, sends, and receives patient medical records. 7. Maintains medical appointment books for patients, meetings, travel, etc. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED). Diploma as a medical assistant from an accredited medical vocational course preferred.

Experience:

Minimum two years of Medical assistant experience in a medical office setting.

Other Requirements:

Proficient in the use of eCW for performing key job duties.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of medical terminology, excellence in phlebotomy and office procedures. 2. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type from draft copy and review and edit reports and correspondence. 3. Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and make changes accurately. 4. Knowledge of insurance verification.

Skills:

1. Skill in operating office equipment. 2. Skill in organizational matters including time management, prioritization, and multitasking. 3. Skill in writing and communicating effectively. 4. Skill in problem-solving.

Abilities:

1. Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions. 2. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. 3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and other clinical staff, and the public. 4. Ability to competently use an EMR, as well as Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and eClinical Works. 5. Multi-lingual is preferred.

Equipment Operated:

1.

Medical equipment:

EKG, Blood Pressure monitor, Pulse Oximeter, etc. 2. Office machinery including computers, fax, dictating machine, calculator, and photocopier.

Work Environment:

Medical office, well lighted, well ventilated. Work may be stressful due to a busy office. Involves frequent contact with staff and patients. Must have tolerance for LGBTQ community as this is our main patient base.

Physical Requirements:

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Medical Assistant such as manual dexterity to operate office machines including computer and calculator; stooping, bending to handle files and supplies, mobility to complete errands or deliveries, or sitting for extended periods of time. Stress can be triggered by multiple staff demands and deadlines.

Salary Range:

$22-$26/hour based on experience Prevention 305 is a dual-platform healthcare company with a contracted 24/7 telemedicine operation, and clinical in-person care options. We strive to remove barriers to patient care for prevention and those living with an infectious disease. We provide insurance for the uninsured, and assistance as needed for each individual patient. www.prevention305.org We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prevention X believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 – $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends

Overtime Language:

another language (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Tampa, FL 33611 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Tampa, FL 33611: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person