Medical Assistant - Floater

HopeHealth Inc• Florence, SC, US, SC

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

At HopeHealth, our Medical Assistants are an essential part of the patient care experience. They help create a welcoming environment, support providers with quality clinical care, and ensure patients feel valued and cared for every step of the way. From assisting with procedures to building trusted relationships with patients, our Medical Assistants make a lasting impact each day. We’re looking for compassionate, dependable Medical Assistants who are passionate about helping others and thrive in a team-oriented environment. At HopeHealth, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who share a commitment to excellence, compassion, and community care. Overview of the Position: The Medical Assistant is an essential member of the patient center medical home team. The Medical Assistant is responsible for coordination of care between the patient and medical provider, while helping support the clinical team with effective and efficient delivery of health care services. This position will be located at various locations as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited school
National CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) or RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) certification required
BLS certification required
Maintain current general medical knowledge.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and guest.
Ability to take initiative and handle various task simultaneously
Knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations, and protocols
Knowledge of data bases (ex: EMR systems)
Familiar with medication names and usage
Medical terminology
At least two years of experience in a physician’s office
Excellent interpersonal skills
Detailed oriented
Ability to multitask
Compassion for patients
As such must adhere to the same employment requirements as other staff of HopeHealth, Inc.
The Medical Assistant – Float is compensated at the agreed upon hourly rate; plus mileage if applicable. Travel is paid based on the HopeHealth reimbursement policy and assigned base location for mileage purposes. (All mileage is due to your direct supervisor by end of business on payroll Friday to ensure required approval signatures.)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the medical provider in the evaluation and treatment of clients to include patient intake, taking and recording of vital signs, diagnostic procedures, and lab work.
Assist with medication refills when needed
Facilitates efficient patient flow and room turnover
Keeps work area neat, tidy, and well supplied.
Stocks exam room with supplies daily
Performs data entry task for reporting purposes
Responds to phone calls in timely manner
Performs practice specific duties in accordance with recommended guidelines
Participation in training opportunities to enhance knowledge such as conferences, and continuing education/in-service events
Utilizes data systems to assist with chart prep prior to patients appointment
Develops and maintains working knowledge of all equipment needed to perform duties
Ability to understand and administer vaccines and immunizations to pediatric and/or adult patients.
Effective communication with other healthcare entities, departments, and guest
Manage and maintain medical records
Schedule appointments
Provide appropriate education to patient and/or patient’s family
Ability to help in other offices when needed(may include travel)
Helps maintain medical supply inventory
Assist in training new medical assistants to the organization in the standard working procedures of HopeHealth
Other duties as assigned
As a participant in the Floater staffing pool, the Medical Assistant – Float will work where assigned and communicate any difficulties with their direct supervisor or designee.
The Medical Assistant – Float is responsible for travel to the locations as assigned; therefore must have reliable transportation to remain in the Floater staffing pool.