Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Full Time
The Villages, FL 32163
$18.09 - $26.00 an hour
Posted
Job description

About The Villages Health

The Villages Health is a patient-centered primary care driven, multi-specialty medical group with over 700 team members. Our unique care model gives us both the time and resources to truly care for our patients, along with a company culture that supports a healthy work-life balance for our team members. Our purpose, mission and vision is to empower Villagers and the surrounding communities to live out their dreams by keeping them healthy and healing them quickly. Together, we are changing the way healthcare is delivered and are making a positive difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. In doing so, The Villages Health is creating America’s Healthiest Hometown.

Our Full-time Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance | Matching HSA & 401k | PTO & Paid Holidays | The Villages Charter School Eligibility | & much more!

TVH offers competitive pay! $500 sign-on bonus and retention bonuses, upon eligibility

Hiring Events

Please bring your resume and join us:

  • Tuesday, May 23rd from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Mulberry Grove Care Center (8877 SE 165 Mulberry Lane, The Villages, FL 32162) – RSVPs are encouraged through Eventbrite at http://bit.ly/3nCFVnR
  • Friday, June 16th from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Lake Deaton Care Center (779 Kristine Way, The Villages, FL 32163) – RSVPs are encouraged through Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/3ZK92D2

Responsibilities:

A non-exempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties in the medical practice. Involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical service.

  • Uses customer service principles and techniques to deal with patients calmly and pleasantly;
  • Performs pre-visit planning on scheduled patient;
  • Collects and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis, as needed;
  • Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, undressing and dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information;
  • Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating electronic medical record to ensure that information is complete;
  • Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to protocols; cleaning visit/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms;
  • Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor;
  • Provides basic patient care as ordered. Obtains vital signs, administers medications and treatments as directed. Assists other healthcare professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies;
  • Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs or instruments; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician's orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with home care; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipunctures; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; electrocardiography emergency triage) and first aid;
  • Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions;
  • Communicates with other team members in clinical and clerical area to provide a successful patient centered practice;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

  • High school diploma~ or general equivalency diploma (GED)
  • Experienced CNA's may be considered.
  • Preferred: Medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting.
  • Preferred: Appropriate certificate indicating passing grade for medical assistant exam.
  • Must possess current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).

Location(s):

Multiple care centers throughout The Villages; Brownwood, Colony, Creekside, Lake Deaton, Mulberry Grove, Pinellas and Santa Barbara.

Salary: $18.09-$26.00

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Questions? Contact us at recruitment@thevillageshealth.com


Pre-Employment Knowledge Assessment: Candidates will be expected to successfully complete a pre-employment medical knowledge assessment as part of the in-person interview.

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