About the role

Precision Healthcare Specialists is a multi-specialty practice in Southwest Florida focused on providing cohesive, patient-first care in areas such as oncology, dermatology, and urology. The Medical Assistant role supports physicians by managing patient history, vital signs, and administrative tasks to ensure efficient clinical operations.

Skills

Medical history documentation Vital signs monitoring EMR proficiency Patient scheduling Referral management Insurance authorization Medical instrument sterilization HIPAA compliance OSHA compliance Time management Multi-tasking Communication skills Organizational skills Patient education Clinical assistance

Full job details

Description

At Advocate Radiation Oncology our mission is ‘patients first’. The Medical Assistant will be one of the first points of contact to provide both medical and administrative support to patients and doctors through a variety of responsibilities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Interview patients and document basic medical history including vital signs and updated medications and be able to appropriately document in the patients EMR
Complete medical forms and obtain appropriate signatures. Document all activities according to defined guidelines in a timely manner by including thorough and complete information and properly identifying self on all patient records
Identify abnormal assessments of findings, communicating findings to physician and document assessment findings in the appropriate format
Prepare, clean and stock patient exam rooms and medical instruments
Assist during medical examinations and in office procedures
Follow up on patient results and communicate them with the physician
Organize and schedule appointments for patients being referred for outpatient testing, physician appointment, radiology, biopsy appointments
Obtain referral and appropriate authorizations prior to scheduled tests
Update and scan medical records and insurance reports and any other documents related to the continuity of patient care.
Assist in the education process for the patient
Maintain appropriate compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and QPP documentation
Work closely with physicians, physician extenders and other members of the office staff to provide quality care to our patients
Demonstrate performance consistent with the mission and goals of the practice and organization; remain flexible to changing systems; and treat staff, physicians, patients, and visitors with consideration and respect

Requirements

Proven work experience of at least 2 years as a medical assistant
Preferred: CMA or LPN
Knowledge of medical office systems and procedures
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Social perceptiveness and service oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Proficiency in electronic medical record and practice management software as well as QPP