About the position
Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. A Float Medical Assistant 2 is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. Medical Assistant 2 performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative/operational/customer support assignments. Performs computations. Typically, it works on semi-routine assignments. Please note: This is a FLOAT position and will require you to work between offices in the Raleigh Duram, NC area as business needs require. Your home is our 3500 N. Roxboro, location in Durham. Mileage will be reimbursed for travel between clinics. This Position qualifies for a $2000.00 Sign on Bonus. The Medical Assistant 2 performs clinical duties such as discussing symptoms and gathering and inputting information into the electronic medical records system, taking vital signs, giving injections, performing diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site. Collaborates closely with Physicians and Nurses. Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction. Follows standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for patient care.
- Perform administrative duties in addition to patient care.
- Discuss symptoms and gather information for electronic medical records.
- Take vital signs and give injections.
- Perform diagnostic tests and collect specimens.
- Draw blood and sterilize/clean equipment.
- Maintain examination rooms at an outpatient care site.
- Collaborate closely with Physicians and Nurses.
- Deliver direct patient care based on active certification.
Requirements
- Successful completion of MA school/training program or a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or 5+ years of experience and approval from Provider.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CPR Certified.
- Phlebotomy experience.
- Medication/vaccine administration experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Certified or Registered - (Arizona, Indiana, & South Carolina candidates require Medical Assistant Certification or Registration).
- 1+ years of MA experience.
- Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off, company and personal holidays.
- Volunteer time off.
- Paid parental and caregiver leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Life insurance.
