Medical Assistant

Full-time position with regional travel as needed.

About the Role

Assist the Provider in delivering high-quality direct and indirect patient care, ensuring patients feel valued and cared for like family.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas
• Assist with examinations, invasive and non-invasive procedures or treatments
• Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control
• Comply with quality assurance practices
• Screen and follow up on patient test results
• Collect and process specimens; log specimens
• Perform diagnostic tests if applicable
• Obtain patient medical history and vitals
• Prepare and administer medication (excludes controlled drugs)
• Maintain accurate medication records
• Recognize and respond to emergencies
• Call or enter prescriptions per physician’s orders
• Maintain drug sample supply; discard expired samples appropriately
• Assist in general housekeeping duties, including weekly scrub-down of patient care areas
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain logs (e.g., autoclave, eye wash stations, clinical refrigerators)
• Initiate and process prescription medication prior authorizations
• Demonstrate awareness of overall clinic operations and proactively assist where needed
• Assist teammates during high-volume clinic operations without requiring direction
• Maintain confidentiality and document accurately
• Use appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information
• Practice within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities
• Adhere to Suncoast’s Employee Handbook and maintain awareness of federal/state healthcare regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA)

Qualifications

• High school diploma, AA degree, or higher
• Medical assistant diploma and certification preferred
• Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, and customer service
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• 1+ years of experience with EMR systems (preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

Skills

• Efficiency and attention to detail
• Organization and punctuality
• Initiative and proactivity
• Teamwork and adaptability
• Honesty, integrity, and flexibility
• Calm under pressure; persistence
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking
• Analytical and clear communication/listening skills
• Quick learner with strong follow-through
• Enthusiasm, friendliness, and positive attitude
• Openness to advice and constructive criticism
• Strong work ethic
• Professionalism in communication and demeanor
• Respect for cultural diversity
• Compassion, empathy, and mutual respect

Physical Demands

• Prolonged standing/walking
• Occasional regional travel
• Multitasking and repetitive motion (head, neck, hands, wrists, arms)
• Extensive reading, writing, and typing
• Lifting up to 25 lbs
• Frequent use of office, computer, and medical equipment
• Transferring and positioning patients

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

$16.50 - $22.75 USD per hour

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Setting

In-person