Medical Assistant

Busy Nephrologist office seeks skilled Medical Assistants to join their team in Hollywood and Pembroke Pines. This position will offer the selected candidate the ability to join one of the largest non-hospital based healthcare organization and set themselves up for a long term career within this system.

Responsibilities

·         Receive and direct phone calls, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients

·         Process phone, fax, and electronic prescription requests; provide prior authorization for prescriptions for pharmacies and insurance companies

·         Assist with referral processing and arrange laboratory services

·         Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history

·         Set-up EKG machines, administer injections and medications, perform chest X-rays, and perform routine specimen collection and tests

·         Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments

·         Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams

·         Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies

·         Fax and scan medical records and notes

Education

·         High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred

Experience

·         Medical Assistant experience, 2+ years required

Qualifications for Medical Assistant:

·        eClinical works experience strongly preferred

·        Phlebotomy and EKG experience

·        Bilingual strongly preferred

·        Excellent interpersonal skills

·        Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a       courteous and friendly manner at all times

·        Must be detail-oriented and highly organized

·        Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies

·        Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures

·        Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times