Medical Assistant II

Job Description Summary

The Medical Assistant II (MA) is responsible for providing high-quality compassionate clinical and administrative support to physicians hospitalists and other healthcare professionals in both outpatient and hospital-based settings. This role ensures efficient patient flow accurate documentation and exceptional patient care through coordination education and hands-on service delivery while adhering to established clinical guidelines provider supervision standards and organizational policies.

How will you make an impact & Requirements

Location: 8036 S Tamiami Trl Venice FL 34293

Responsibilities:

Conducts comprehensive patient intakes including obtaining vital signs recording medical histories and reviewing medication and allergy information.

Assists providers during examinations minor procedures wound care and diagnostic testing while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Performs EKGs immunizations and specimen collection in accordance with policy and competency standards.

Prepares labels and processes laboratory samples and point-of-care tests accurately.

Maintains infection control safety protocols and equipment calibration across all clinical areas.

Supports providers with patient triage care coordination and transitions across clinical settings.

Provides patient education regarding medications treatment plans chronic condition management and preventive care.

Accurately document clinical data provider instructions and patient updates in the electronic health record (EHR).

Schedules confirms and tracks patient appointments referrals authorizations and test results to ensure timely care.

Verifies insurance coverage and assists with prior authorizations billing and coding processes as needed.

Monitors inventory levels and prepares examination or procedure rooms with required supplies and equipment.

Participates in performance improvement initiatives clinical audits and safety drills to support continuous quality improvement.

Facilitates communication among patients providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient-centered care.

Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA OSHA infection control and all compliance standards.

Upholds compassionate culturally competent care while maintaining sensitivity to diverse patient populations.

Demonstrate excellent guest service to internal team members and patients.

Performs other related duties as assigned.