Certified Medical Assistant

Upperline Health

Tampa, FL

Part-Time

About Us

Upperline Health launched in 2017 and is one of the nation's leading comprehensive and coordinated lower extremity healthcare organizations. Upperline Health provides the highest quality integrated health services to more patients in need through a skilled and compassionate team. We specialize in targeting patients at risk of developing complications and intervening earlier with an innovative care management approach to prevent more serious consequences. Upperline Health is based out of Nashville, TN and currently has practices in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

About the Medical Assistant Role

Upperline Health Florida is seeking an energetic, compassionate and driven Part Time Medical Assistant to assist our physicians in delivering complex health services in the clinic setting. This person will work in our Upperline Vein Center in the Tampaoffice location and will be responsible for supporting the physician with a range of clinical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities will be varied, and candidates must be multitalented, flexible problem solvers who are eager to tackle complex problems and tasks. Ideal candidates will also have podiatry or orthopedic experience as well as x-ray experience.

Hours: 8:30-4:30 PM (Monday- Thursday)

Medical Assistant Responsibilities

Place patients in exam rooms, ensuring that they are ready and comfortable for their appointment with the physician
Complete exam intake, including but not limited to, reviewing the patient's history of present illness, medical history, social history, surgical history, and take vitals
Take necessary pictures required for physician's screening
Ensure accurate charting for the physician
Set up room for exams and sterile technique procedures
Assist RVT and physician with procedures
Fit and assist patients with compression stockings
Perform daily administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, stocking all exam rooms, weekly inventory check, scheduling procedures and contacting patients to confirm next day procedure appointments
Clean and sterilize exam rooms and instruments after each patient visit and at the end of the each day
Satisfy and document appropriately required MIPS quality measures

Medical Assistant Experience Qualifications

Previous Medical Assistant experience
Sterile technique experience or exposure highly preferred
Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of medical terminology
Previous experience working in an EMR - preferably Athena EMR
Must be an effective communicator with excellent grammar and interpersonal skills
Exceptional customer service orientation featuring an empathetic, compassionate and professional demeanor with each interaction
Demonstrated experience as a motivated and dedicated team member with a stable work history
Reliable transportation and the ability to pass a background check and drug test is required

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience.