FT-Medical Assistant I-MFCC-Float

Ashe Memorial Hospital•Jefferson, NC

9d•Remote

About The Position

Ashe Memorial Hospital is seeking a qualified and dependable team member to join our team in a home-based Float position. The selected candidate will have a designated home department (Mtn. Family Care Center) and will primarily support that area while also providing coverage to other departments or areas as needed based on staffing and operational needs. The Medical Assistant is the main link between the patients and the provider. The Medical Assistant provides care and related services to patients in the clinic.

Requirements

Completion of a Medical Office Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant program, or equivalent training preferred.
Previous CMA/RMA experience preferred.
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Manages the clinical function of the practice under the direction of the Physicians.
Trains and educates practice staff.
Accurately obtain and record vital signs and pertinent observations of patient visit.
Prepare patients and be readily available to assist provider.
Follow physician orders to perform and/or assist phlebotomy, sterile procedures diagnostic procedures and other procedures within the scope of practice.
Facilitate patient flow.
Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
Communicate with patient by telephone and confer with provider.
Educate patient who have special needs.
Maintains Laboratory records and patient results.
Monthly checks of medications for expiration dates.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and telephone skills.
Attends staff, educational, safety, and training meetings.
Abide by policies and procedures of AMH.
Performs other duties as assigned
Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.