Medical Assistant
SIMEDHealth
- Lady Lake, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Graduated from an accredited Medical Assisting program and/or have achieved National Certification preferred
- BLS/CPR certification REQUIRED
- 1-2 years previous experience with an electronic health record PREFERRED
- Worked one or more years in a private medical office or hospital setting PREFERRED
- Prepare patient electronic medical records to ensure that all appropriate documentation is present for each patient visit.
- Room patients; obtain full set of accurate vital signs and document in chart or EHR.
- Coordinate medical refill requests between the patient and the physician
- Administer medications as ordered by provider (e.g. injections, oral and topical) for which you are qualified and instructed.
- Assist/perform all necessary patient procedures for which you are qualified. May perform EKGs, spirometry testing, dressings and wound care depending on practice make up
- Triage and screen patient calls and assist patients with questions regarding their care.
- Assisting with patient referrals and/or authorizations for surgical procedures or other procedures as needed.