Float Medical Assistant

Description:

Float Medical Assistant, will "float" to multiple clinics. Mileage paid

Responsible for patient care and all of their needs including clinical & administrative tasks. Communicate with the Physician and his/her nurse so that each patient is assured of the proper care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains patient health history, checks vital signs and records patient information into patient chart.
• Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by having necessary supplies, equipment and tools ready for use by providers.
• Collects blood draws and urine samples as ordered by medical providers as defined by state statutes.
• Assist with data management in EMR system as directed by physician.
• Sterilizes and cleans instruments used in examinations; maintains clean and hygienic environment
• Responds to telephone requests and provides routine information and escalates to medical providers when appropriate.
• Maintains medical supplies and equipment in treatment rooms on a daily basis.
• Inventories medical supplies and equipment and requisitions as necessary.
• Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal medical information.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• One year experience in the collection of vital signs and the collection of blood and urine samples
• Knowledge and understanding of basic to intermediate medical terminology.
• Thorough understanding and experience in phlebotomy.
• Enthusiastic commitment to providing state of the art, innovative and advanced medical care and exceptional customer service to patients and internal customers.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to patients, medical professionals and clinic staff.
• Ability to create and maintain effective work relationships with patients and providers.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and balance workload in order to service patients and meet deadlines and requirements