Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Evernorth - Fort Myers FL
About the position Responsibilities • Greet and check in patients by verifying coverage and eligibility and completing appropriate paperwork. • Obtain patient history and take vital signs. • Assist with coordination of care and administer medications. • Prepare examination rooms and clean/sterilize instruments per protocol. • Answer telephone calls in compliance with departmental procedures and route calls appropriately. • Schedule appointments and verify membership according to various benefit coverage. • Review preprinted instruction sheets with patients. • Attend department staff meetings and in-service programs. • Cross-train to new procedures and departments. Requirements • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or ABR-OE certification required. • Current Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required. • At least 1 year of front and back office experience in a healthcare setting. • Experience with answering phones and scheduling patients. • Phlebotomy skills are required. • Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR). • Excellent customer service skills are essential. • Strong time management skills and ability to work responsibly and reliably. Nice-to-haves • Experience in a healthcare setting with a focus on patient care and administrative tasks. • Flexibility to work varied hours as needed to cover staffing needs. Benefits • Smoking cessation program Apply tot his job