Medical Assistant

This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793. Patient Communication and Follow-Up: Answer telephone calls, triage patient concerns according to established protocols, communicate physician-directed test results and instructions, and schedule follow-up appointments.

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our client’s medical facility in Palm Harbor, FL. This is a 3+ month contract assignment (convertible to permanent based on your work performance). And a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organisation!

Specific Duties:

• Patient Intake and Preparation: Greet patients, collect medical history and vital signs, room patients, and prepare them for examinations and treatments.
• Clinical Assistance and Procedures: Assist physicians and nursing staff with examinations, minor surgical procedures, EKGs, ear washes, medication administration, and immunizations under appropriate supervision.
• Medical Records and Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records, update electronic medical records (EMRs), enter test requisitions and patient encounters, and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Patient Communication and Follow-Up: Answer telephone calls, triage patient concerns according to established protocols, communicate physician-directed test results and instructions, and schedule follow-up appointments.
• Infection Control and Clinic Maintenance: Clean and organize examination rooms, sterilize instruments, restock medical supplies, and follow infection prevention and safety protocols.
• Administrative Support and Customer Service: Perform front-office duties, coordinate with clinical staff, provide compassionate patient service, follow company policies, and maintain punctuality and reliable attendance.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of basic medical assisting principles, patient care procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Minimum of 1 year of preferred experience
• Ability to perform patient intake, obtain vital signs, maintain medical records, and use electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems.
• Ability to assist physicians with examinations, EKGs, immunizations, medication administration, and minor procedures under appropriate supervision.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality, infection control, and sterilization procedures.
• Strong communication, customer service, organizational, multitasking, and teamwork skills.
• Professionalism, attention to detail, punctuality, reliable attendance, and ability to follow company policies and applicable state regulations.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
   

Additional Information:

• Location: Palm Harbor, FL
• Job Type: 3+ months Contract
• Schedule: Shift start & end times:8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
• Pay Range: $21-$23/hr. on W2

*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Interested? Apply Today!

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For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.