Medical Assistant (Largo/St Pete)
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Largo, FL 33770
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The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing responsive customer service as the communicator between the patients and the provider. This role provides clinical and clerical support to Physicians and Mid-Level Providers and assists with exams and in-office procedures. This is a back office position.
Direct Patient Care:
- Practice universal precaution while using available personal protection and safety equipment.
- Administer medications while demonstrating proficiency in the “5 Rights”.
- Ensure proper completion of appropriate consent forms for medication and/or immunization administration and supplying the patient with the Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) form.
- Assist providers with in-office procedures.
- Prepare the patient for the exam.
- Triage patient phone calls and obtain accurate information and documentation.
- Possess knowledge of medication classifications, side effects and proper dosage as it pertains to their specialty.
- Obtain accurate vital signs from patient.
- Practice aseptic and sterile techniques and ensure instruments are disinfected and sterilized.
Indirect Patient Care:
- Demonstrate working knowledge of computer systems and programs.
- Maintain and practice knowledge of OSHA regulations, exposure control plan and principles of infection control.
- Maintain proficiency in equipment usage in assigned departments.
- Complete the relevant portions of the Encounter form using correct CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases).
- Ensure the clinical area is stocked for patient care needs.
- Adhere to Pathology Labeling and Processing policy.
Job Requirements
- Completion of an accredited MA program.
- Possess a current certification of registry for MA or obtain within 45 days of employment.
- Ability to work at any DCMG location.
- Demonstrated computer skills.
- Previous experience with EMR (Electronic Medical Record).
Required Experience:
- 0-2 years of Professional experience
Required Education:
- High school diploma or GED