What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Ocoee 19547 position at Gastro Health?
Gastro Health is currently looking for a full-time Medical Assistant to join our rapidly growing family. The Medical Assistant interact with patients daily, and they provide valuable assistance to the physicians and care center providers. Our medical assistants can go home at the end of the day knowing they made a positive difference in our patient’s lives. This position requires travel between the North Miami Beach and Miami Lakes locations.
Here are some of the duties you will be responsible for:
- Provide support for the physician and/or care center providers so that they are kept on schedule and advised of appointment changes.
- Perform various duties to include triage, taking vitals, gather medical history to document into the EMR system.
- Serve as an assistant to the physician and/or care center provider with procedures and chart updates.
- Ensure all work areas and exam rooms are neat and clean and instruments are disinfected.
- Support Care Coordinators, in areas to include phone calls with patients, record requests and closing daily orders.
- Draw blood and utilize lab information system when applicable.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2 years’ experience as medical assistant (AAMA certification preferred)
- Medical terminology knowledge
Gastro Health is the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty group in the country, with over 70 locations throughout Florida, Alabama, Washington & Virginia. We employ the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. We are always looking for individuals that share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees, which includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Life insurance, 401k, Profit Sharing Plan, Short & Long-term disability, HSA, FSA and Corporate Holidays.
Plus:
- This position requires you to enjoy your weekends, you work Monday-Friday.
- We are growing rapidly and support internal advancement.
- We offer competitive compensation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Temperature checks at check-in, mask worn while on premise and hand sanitizing stations throughout building
Experience:
- eCW: 1 year (Preferred)
- medical assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
