Medical Assistant (Lake Deaton)

Our Full-time BenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance | Matching HSA & 401k | PTO & Paid Holidays | The Villages Charter School Eligibility | & much more!TVH offers competitive pay! $1000 sign-on bonus and retention bonuses, upon eligibility Hiring EventPlease bring your resume and join us:  

• Friday, May 15^th 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 at https://bit.ly/45bEpvS

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: 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] 

Pre-Employment Knowledge Assessment: Candidates will be expected to successfully complete a pre-employment medical knowledge assessment as part of the in-person interview.Note: A background screening will be required for candidates hired. For more information about the Background Screening Clearinghouse managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), go to https://info.flclearinghouse.com.