Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Caceres Facial Plastic Surgery Saint Petersburg, FL Job Details Part-time $18 - $22 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification Medical scheduling High school diploma or GED Medical terminology Full Job Description Job Summary Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your energy and dedication will directly impact patient care and clinic efficiency. In this vital role, you will provide essential support by preparing patients for examinations, assisting during procedures, and managing administrative tasks. Your proactive approach and compassionate attitude will help create a welcoming environment for patients while ensuring smooth clinic operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced medical setting, making a real difference in people's lives every day. Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of the medical terminology, especially ENT related, medical abbreviations, medication and commonly used instruments.
• Set up all treatment rooms in accordance with physicians' needs and preference.
• Assist with physician's schedule to assure appropriate flow of patients to treatment rooms and communicate any scheduling delays to front office staff.
• Obtain and record in EHR, including but not limited to vital signs, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, weight, drug allergies, current medication, and chief complaint.
• Update medications, allergies and medical surgical, family and social history at every encounter and ensure all test results are available in the patient's medical record.
• Review patient information from the patient portal and accurately transfer it to EHR as recommended by office protocol.
• Manage orders and results log in EHR weekly and ensure all outstanding items are reconciled.
• Ensure certificated correspondence are sent to non compliant patients in a timely manner.
• Clean and sterilize instruments according to OSHA guidelines and aseptic procedure and assure that all instruments are sanitized, and rooms are stocked, organized, and set up at the end of day for the next day.
• Perform triage as necessary, document patient plan of care, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed by provider and to comply with physician practice protocols.
• Ensure medications are e-prescribed in accordance to physician(s) preferences.
• Assure the autoclave is cleaned daily, weekly, and monthly, spore testing is conducted weekly and logged in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
• Sterilize and handle flexible and rigid scopes and instruments in accordance with manufacturer's and ENTAAF requirements.
• Properly dispose of biomedical waste and hazardous material, to include but not limited to sharp instruments.
• Notify lead MA/Office Manager of any needed supplies and medications prior to depleting the office's available stock.
• Maintain current inventory and rotate inventory from oldest to newest.
• Maintain sample medication inventory; discard expired samples and request additional samples from pharmaceutical reps when inventory levels are low. Maintains sample medication log to include the lot number of medication.
• Check voicemails, faxes etc. and accurately document patient /physician messages, throughout the day, and provide responses and return calls based on physician(s) preferences.
• Schedule appointments for patients, diagnostic tests, surgery and obtain authorizations, based upon physician orders.
• Adhere to the ENTAAF's employee's handbook, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the Commitment to Coworker's.
• Perform other duties as assigned. May be required to travel based on practice needs.
• Report all patient and employee incidents to lead MA/office manager immediately after ensuring patient/employee/self is stable and assist in documentation.

Assist physician(s) in any other duties as requested based on certification Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent; additional healthcare-related certifications are preferred. Proven experience as a Medical Assistant or in a similar clinical support role is advantageous. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, infection control practices, and basic clinical procedures. Excellent communication skills with the ability to connect empathetically with diverse patient populations. Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems and basic computer skills. Certification in CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) is a plus but not mandatory at the outset; willingness to obtain certification is expected. Embark on a rewarding career where your enthusiasm fuels exceptional patient experiences! We're dedicated to supporting your growth through comprehensive training, positive work culture, and opportunities for advancement—all within a respectful and inclusive environment that values your contributions every step of the way.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen and spend an extended period at a keyboard or workstation. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and\or moves up to 10 pounds. Infrequently they may lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, and practice software. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ☐

OSHA Category Non- Clinical:

This position performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I procedures. All ENTAAF employees are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series. ☒

OSHA Categories Clinical:

The position performs a task that does involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and employment does require performing unplanned Category I procedures. All ENTAAF employees are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series.

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person