Medical Assistant (Eastport Care Center)

Clinical Assistant

Our full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, matching HSA & 401k, PTO & paid holidays, The Villages Charter School eligibility, and much more! TVH offers competitive pay! $1000 sign-on bonus and retention bonuses, upon eligibility.

Hiring Event: Please bring your resume and join us:

Friday, May 15th from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM at CenterWell Administrative Office (6503 Powell Road, The Villages, FL 32163) – RSVP's are encouraged through Eventbrite.

Responsibilities:

The clinical assistant is a non-exempt clinical position responsible for performing medical assisting duties in a healthcare setting, under the direction of a licensed Clinician. The clinical assistant provides clinical support services including but not limited to direct Clinician support, patient care functions, and administrative tasks.

• Processes incoming and outgoing calls/messages in an independent and professional manner using basic clinical judgement, seeking advice as needed.
• Performs patient intake, obtains necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients.
• Performs pre-encounter prep prior to patients visit, including identifying open care gaps.
• Supports and demonstrates effective and professional communication with patients, family members, visitors, and colleagues.
• Gathers patient data through interview and observation.
• Assists the clinician during medical treatments, examination, and procedures.
• Prepares patients for examination, performs and documents vital signs, and records patients' health history and medication reconciliation.
• Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, and arranges laboratory and/or other ancillary testing.
• Performs EKG, administers injections and medications, and performs routine specimen collection and POC testing.
• Prepares and sanitizes equipment, examination rooms and instruments.
• Manages inventory of medical supplies and equips exam rooms with appropriate supplies.
• Embraces and participates in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and collaborates on clinical process improvement activities.
• Provides routine treatments and administers approved medication per clinician order.
• Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education in accordance with The Villages Health and department specific policies.
• Assists the clinician by acting as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule appointments; provides patient with scheduling information to obtain testing, and/or physician consultation.
• Maintains compliance with all The Villages Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Experience working within a healthcare setting preferred but not required.
• CMA/RMA/LPN (***LPN Preferred***): Maintains current Medical Assistant certification/registration from an accredited institution or current nursing license in the State of Florida renewed every two years.
• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and have the ability to assess data appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Demonstrates awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Knowledge of basic medical assisting skills
• Knowledge of personal and patient safety practices and adherence to infection control standards outlined in The Villages Health policies.
• Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
• Skill with tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
• Skill in reading and following written and oral medical orders.
• Skill in initiating appropriate emergency procedures.
• Skill in performing blood draws. (if applicable)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized, with ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to efficiently navigate electronic medical record (EMR)
• Demonstrates basic computer skills.
• Able to effectively multitask.

Annual Requirements:

• Must maintain current license, certification, or registration.
• Must complete 12 CEU's annually.
• Must maintain current BLS certification.
• Annual EMR and Clinical competencies completed and signed.

Salary: $18.65-$23.00

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]