Medical Assistant

Description

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches, Inc. (“MSPB”) is a FAST GROWING primary care focused, multi-specialty physician group practice serving Palm Beach and Broward County, We pride ourselves in being a value-based, care focused, integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality care with respect and integrity for its patients and the community. MSPB has 100 providers, more than 30 offices and offers primary care, cardiology, neurology, hematology/oncology, concierge medicine and laboratory services. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees.

Here are just a few things we offer:

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
• Company paid life insurance.
• Access to voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance
• Access to additional life insurance
• Access to Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401K with automatic employer contribution

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting patient in preparation of the physician’s examination. Performs all needed patient triage and assessment, education and follow up requested by the physician and maintains appropriate records. Must be knowledgeable of insurance carriers, especially HMO. Must be able to develop a kind and patient rapport with the physician’s patients. Provides all back office functions. Maintains a steady and productive work pace.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs triage and patient assessment.
• Take patient vitals as needed.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician.
• Assist in the performance of clinical office procedures.
• Provides patient education as required.
• Assists in the follow-up of patient test results and instructions for further follow-up.
• Administers medication as prescribed by the physician’s orders and maintains log on medications.
• Scheduling and pre-certification as needed on tests ordered by the physician (CT, MRI, PET, etc.)
• Maintains charts and dictation for assigned physician.
• Take patient phone messages for the physician and follow-up calls to the patient as required.
• Provides a safe and clean environment for the provision of patient care.
• Performs tasks or responsibilities of the Lab and X-Ray (if certified) Technologist as needed.
• Orders medical supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience in a medical setting with clinical or formal medical training in a trade school with a certificate preferred.
• 1 year of experience with EMR systems
• 2 years of Vital Signs experience
• Bi-lingual-Spanish highly desired
• Knowledgeable of Athena, CPT and ICD 10 codes helpful.
• Excellent oral, written, organizational skills with ability to be flexible and deal effectively with staff, physicians and patients.
• Must type efficiently and accurately utilizing a computer keyboard.
• EMR Systems, 1 year of experience

Physical Demands: Must be able to walk, stand and sit intermittently. Upon occasions be able to assist in properly moving a patient. Be able to lift up to 30 pounds. May need to push or pull medical equipment. May have to stoop, bend knees and/or reach. Must be able to use the keyboard on a computer. Phone work required.

Personal Qualities: Develops and maintains good relationships with co-workers. Demonstrates good judgment when dealing with sensitive issues. Handles interruptions and unpredictable situations. Must demonstrate good judgment regarding confidentiality policy. Supports organizational and department goals. Contributes important information. Dresses appropriately for position. Maintains a high degree of dependability.

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches, Inc. (“MSPB”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. MSPB is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MSPB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. MSPB will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. MSPB encourages applicants of all ages.