Medical Assistant Primary Care Float

Medical Assistant Primary Care Float

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description
• Non-Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, manages patient flow and obtains adequate patient medical information/data.
• Confirms information with patient when necessary and document per practice.
• Collects patient information via interview, questionnaires, vital signs and accurately document in EMR according to rooming standards.
• Assists with the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens.
• Facilitates obtaining lab/imaging results and notify provider of abnormalities.
• Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages as delegated for provider.
• May need to help cover front desk and provide backup to patient registration/scheduling.
• Performs patient care tasks as delegated by Provider or RN.
• Performs injections.
• Assists with procedures.
• Provides patient information regarding test/procedure preparation, treatment plan, preventative or other health information.
• Coordinates results of tests, procedures etc. with provider or RN.
• Prepares refill information for provider to review and prescribe.
• Assists with patient transportation.
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to Supervisor.
• Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
• Follows all policies, procedures, standard work, and proper techniques when providing patient care.
• Cleans, stocks, maintains inventory for exam, medication and supply rooms.
• Reports any acute problems and changes in patient’s condition.
• Applies High reliable safety principles to all interactions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred