Jobs in Lecanto, FL

About the role

Job Title: Mohs Medical Assistant Position Type: Full Time Travel: Some travel Job Description: To assist the Provider in providing the utmost direct/indirect quality care to patients with the end goal of making patients feel as if they are family. Role and Responsibilities Clinical and Administrative • Assist Mohs Surgeons with surgical procedures, sterile setup, and patient preparation • Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields, instruments, and procedure trays • Assist with surgical closures, bandaging, suture removal, and wound care education • Maintain surgical, medication, and supply inventories and communicate ordering needs appropriately • Educate patients on post-operative care instructions as directed by the Provider • Coordinate and transport necessary supplies, equipment, and materials between assigned clinic locations, as needed • Prepare and maintain examination and treatment rooms • Assist Providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments • Obtain and document patient medical history, vitals, and clinical information accurately within the EMR • Collect, label, and process specimens appropriately • Perform diagnostic testing, as applicable • Prepare and administer medications as directed by Providers (excluding controlled substances) • Process prescriptions and medication refill requests per Provider instructions • Initiate and process prior authorizations as assigned • Process incoming voicemails, messages, tasks, and faxes within expected timeframes • Monitor expiration dates and properly discard expired medications or samples • Maintain infection control and aseptic technique standards • Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain required logs • Assist with cleaning, organization, and overall maintenance of clinical areas • Follow OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA, and company compliance standards at all times Professional • Demonstrates initiative and responsibility • Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus • Adheres to ethical principles • Time Management • Adapts to change • Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education Communication • Recognizes and respects cultural diversity • Adapts communication to individual’s ability to understand • Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette • Uses medical terminology appropriately • Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect • Projects a professional manner and image • Consistent attendance and punctuality • Adherence to time clock procedures Legal • Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately • Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information • Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities • Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast’s Employee Handbook. • Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA Core Competencies • Efficiency • Attention to details • Organized • Punctual • Takes initiative, proactive • Team Player • Honesty/Integrity • Flexible • Calm under pressure • “A Doer”, persistence • Problem solver, Strategic thinking, Creativity • Analytical skills • Clear and concise communication/Listening skills • Quick Learner, Intelligence • Follow through on commitments • Enthusiastic, Friendly, Positive attitude • Openness to advice and constructive criticism • Strong work ethic Physical Demands • Prolonged standing/walking • Occasional travel • Multitasking • Repetitive head, neck, hands wrists and arm motion/rotation • Extensive reading, writing, typing required • Lifting to 25lbs • Frequent use of office administrative, computer and medical equipment • Transferring and positioning patients Qualifications and Education Requirements: High school diploma, AA degree or higher. Medical assistant diploma and certification preferred. Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, customer service, excellent verbal communication skills. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Work setting: • In-person Education: • High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: • EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: • Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred) This is the compensation range for this position. Compensation Range $19 — $23 USD

What you'll bring

• High school diploma, AA degree or higher.
• Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, customer service, excellent verbal communication skills.
• Job Type: Full-time
• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Medical assistant diploma and certification preferred.
• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

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