Medical Assistant for Specialty ENT clinic

Certified Medical AssistantNORTHWEST FLORIDA ENT needs a Certified Medical Assistant. Job Type: Full-time or Part-TimeGeneral Summary of Duties: Responsible for assisting 1 physician and 3 PA providers with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks, being a positive part of the team. 4 day work week.Essential Functions:Develop and maintain proficiency in the use of the Electronic Health Record system.Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, which include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; performing allergy testing and pulmonary function test; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians with various procedures; obtaining consent forms; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information, post-operative follow-up with patients and communication prescriptions to pharmacy.Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which include: sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/CT/MRI reports, Sleep lab results, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments/tests; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately, contacting patients regarding upcoming appointments and documenting charts information regarding scheduled tests, labs, and prescription information.Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which include: setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizing according to the scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. (This list may or may not include all of the duties assigned)Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Requirements):Knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty. Willing to learn.Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to a particular medical specialty.Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.Knowledge of legal responsibilities relating to patient confidentiality.Skill in performing tasks appropriately.Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.Skill in operating all office/medical equipment.Skill in answering the telephone in a helpful and pleasant manner and using a multi-line telephone system.Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care.Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring when dealing with others.Education:Certified MAExperience:Minimum of one-year work experience in a medical office setting.Pay: According to experience range is $20- $27/hourBenefits:Health Benefits. (Health, Vision, Dental, Pet, etc)Paid days off at employee discretionPaid Clinic Holidays401KSchedule:Clinic is open 7:00AM to 5:00PM Monday - Friday. Days/Hours to be agreed upon at interview. MA's work 4 days, Tuesday - Friday.Work Location:One location: 310 Racetrack Road NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL