Full Time Medical Assistant

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. One hour unpaid lunch 12-1.SummaryA supportive role that performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the office and physicians running smoothly. The MA conducts basic pre-visit duties in order to optimize the patients time with each provider on staff.

The medical assistant role will involve rooming patients for the provider, taking and recording vital signs, verify purpose of visit, and then to prepare all necessary clinical items and tests needed for the visit. Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Past experience within a similar role a plus but not required2. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.3. Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.4. Assists Doctors during patient examinations5. Explaining treatment procedures to patients either in person, by phone, or by email.6. Assists in the retrieval of medical records for staff and physicians.7. Taking electrocardiograms8. Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician9. Contacting patients to clarify orders, relay physician directions, provide test results ect.10. Maintaining the confidentiality of patient records and patient information. Competencies1. Multi-tasking ability and an attention to detail2. Flexibility.3. Communication Proficiency.4. Collaboration Skills.5. Ability to focus and document actions6. Beginner knowledge with mac based operating systemSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a multi-employee professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical DemandsThe role has a moderate level of activity.

You will be required to move efficiently throughout patient rooms and within the office setting. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.Preferred Education and ExperienceExperience within a similar role a plus but not requiredHigh School Diploma or greaterAthena health EMR experience a plus but not requiredBilingual a plus but not required\nCompany DescriptionBiggers Family Medicine is a family owned primary care physicians office treating patients in the greater Brandon area since 2011.Company DescriptionBiggers Family Medicine is a family owned primary care physicians office treating patients in the greater Brandon area since 2011.