Medical Assistant Island Doctors - 3.1 Cape Coral, FL Job Details Full-time $16 - $19 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Interpersonal skills Phlebotomy BLS Certification In-person customer service Emotional support for patients Medical Assisting Clinical confidentiality policies Time management Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Supervising Clinical Provider, the RN/LPN/Paramedic/EMT/MA provides direct patient care, in the office setting and in the patient home as needed, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies and procedures of Island Doctors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Interviews patients and triages each patient with a knowledgeable, confident and timely response.
• Records vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, height, and weight.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination for patients. Ensures rooms are clean and well stocked with supplies.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments after each use.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies.
• Performs diagnostic testing such as EKG, Glucose test, INR, Urinalysis and Rapid Strep.
• Administer injections and IV treatments; draws blood for diagnostic testing.
• Calls prescriptions into the pharmacy and faxes refill requests back to the pharmacy once approved by the Clinical Provider.
• Assists patients over the phone in a timely and professional manner, maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Assists Front Office as needed by answering phones, filing charts, scheduling appointments, etc…
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND

ABILITIES

)

• Active RN, LPN, Paramedic, EMT or RMA license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Able to manage difficult or emotional situations with patients and/or family members.
• 1 year of back office experience preferred.
• Friendly and compassionate disposition
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Dedication to maintaining confidentiality of all patient records

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee must have the ability to lift twenty (20) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assist with weights of more than one-hundred (100) pounds. Ability to stand for extended periods. Fine motor skills. Visual acuity. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Primary Care Work Location:

In person