Medical Assistant

Why Join Us?


SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is proud to be a part of OneOncology in delivering exceptional, community-based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians spanning urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is committed to providing high-quality, accessible care. Our practice continues to expand services by offering advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research. We are dedicated to recruiting top-tier physicians to help increase access to affordable, high-quality care throughout the state.

• This role is a specifically trained individual who demonstrates expertise in dealing with patients during all aspects of care. Performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the Physician or Physician's designee.
  

• Remain with the Physician or Physician designee at all times in the exam room unless asked to step out or sent to schedule a study.
  
• Assist the doctor in all aspects of the patient's consultation, including
  

• Assist with schedule and follow-up on all testing that are ordered including proper documentation.
  
• Responsible for acquiring results and notifying Physician of results on all interim reports.
  
• Draws blood for various lab tests as ordered by practitioner. Follow up on results of lab.
  
• Perform lab specimen collection per CLIA guideline.
  
• Perform annual proficiency testing.
  
• Attend annual OSHA/Biomedical education as applicable in the clinical setting.
  
• Practice safety precautions and wear personal protective equipment when needed.
  
• Document and reconcile the patient medication and allergy list. This includes the name of the medication, dose and amount prescribed, physician prescribing, instructions, date and nurse's initials.
  
• Documentation of any samples given to patient.
  
• Responsible for charting patient's vital signs.
  
• Update the patient medical, surgical history and history of present illness.
  
• Assist or perform sterile procedures, medication injections, bladder instillations, and catheterizing of patients as ordered by practitioner.
  
• Provide patient education, counseling and instruction as appropriate.
  
• Responsible for reporting or verifying all patient problems as reported.
  
• Maintain HIPAA rules and regulations as it applies to patient privacy.
  
• Maintain open communication with all areas of the office as it applies to patient care.
  
• Be an active part of the center's team.
  

• Always demonstrate courtesy and respect.
  

• Represent the company in a professional manner
  

• Maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations
  

• Maintain attendance according to scheduled days and hours and uniform and appearance standards, according to company policy.
  
• Attends mandatory company training sessions as required by state/federal law where applicable.
  

• Other duties as assigned.
  

• Maintain licenses and/or certifications as applicable
  
• Medical Assistant Certification
  
• Excellent attention to detail, good oral and written communications skills
  
• Must work well with multiple tasks and changing priorities
  

• Experience in Urology preferred
• 1-3 years' experience as a Medical Assistant preferred