Medical Assistant Float - $5K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!!

ChenMed•Ferguson, MO

21h•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Promoter 1, Float is an unlicensed medical professional who is cross-trained to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks that help medical centers run smoothly. Duties vary by setting, depending on the center’s size, location, and type. In addition to administrative work, Care Promoters perform clinical duties under direct physician supervision and in accordance with state medical practice acts. The role supports physician-led care teams providing comprehensive primary care to a specific patient population. The position may require travel to local centers for coverage and flexible work during evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Graduation from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic program.
At least 1 year of work experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, EMT, or Paramedic.
BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
Knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies, and procedures.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with compassion and empathy toward patients and families.
Strong oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, clinicians, leaders, staff, and other team members.
Problem-solving mindset focused on patient needs and team goals.
Basic phone and computer-operation skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, and other office software.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain organized systems that support timely patient flow.
Ability to remain calm in busy or stressful situations.
Ability and willingness to travel to local centers as needed for coverage.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with geriatric patients.
Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Responsibilities

Measure and record patient vital signs and document patient interviews and medical histories.
Catalog and communicate patient needs to the primary care provider, clinicians, specialists, and other clinical personnel.
Prepare patients for examinations, perform routine screening tests, assist physicians with exams, and explain treatment procedures and physician instructions to patients.
Observe patients and report changes in their condition to the primary care provider, clinicians, specialists, or other clinical personnel.
Perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions; collect phlebotomy and other laboratory specimens; and perform basic waived laboratory tests.
Prepare and administer medications, change dressings, apply bandages, remove sutures, and perform other first-aid procedures under physician supervision; use CPR skills when necessary.
Maintain supplies and equipment, stock and sterilize instruments, follow OSHA safety standards, and document accurately, legally, and ethically.
Process patient phone messages, return calls, route messages to appropriate team members, and contact patients to obtain or relay information for physicians.
Call prescriptions in to pharmacies upon physician approval and authorization; use appropriate medical terminology and professional conduct, and use the ChenMed Rx system for physician medication dispensing when authorized.
Provide health coaching to a defined group of patients and follow up with coached patients through weekly calls.
Perform other duties as assigned or modified at the manager’s discretion.