Medical Assistant II Floater

Pediatric Associates Family of Companies • Miami, FL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II Floater provides quality, team-based patient care under the direct supervision of a clinician, performing clinical and administrative functions that promote health and wellness in a safe, friendly environment. The role supports clinicians and care management teams with assessment, chronic disease management, examination, and treatment of pediatric patients. The employee floats among various offices, supporting either the Medical Assistant role or a dedicated laboratory station.

As a Laboratory Medical Assistant Floater, the employee performs laboratory testing and phlebotomy, including venipuncture, finger sticks, and heel sticks. The position also includes patient intake and documentation, assisting clinicians with examinations and procedures, vaccine and medication administration, patient follow-up, and related administrative tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Medical Assistant diploma or certification, or at least 3 years of Medical Assistant experience in lieu of the diploma or certification requirement.
• Active BLS certification.
• Active and valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality-control requirements, basic medical terminology, and universal precautions and medical safety practices.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
• Ability to assess emergencies and act accordingly.
• Ability to travel, float, and adapt to a flexible location schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, and Spirometry.
• Report laboratory results to a healthcare clinician; alert the clinician to critical or out-of-range values and document critical reports.
• Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture, finger sticks, and heel sticks.
• Prepare specimens for reference laboratory send-outs, including labeling, resulting, and billing information.
• Perform and document daily, weekly, and monthly quality control, including instrument maintenance.
• Perform and document patient intake vital signs, repeat measurements when needed, and notify the clinician of abnormal findings.
• Interview patients according to age-appropriate and specialty needs; document relevant health information and update medical records.
• Obtain medical records, consultation notes, hospital or emergency department discharge records, and diagnostic and laboratory results for clinician review and follow-up.
• Prepare patients for clinician examinations and ensure clinician orders are performed and accurately documented.
• Under clinician supervision, assist with age-appropriate screenings and procedures, including vision and hearing screenings, electrocardiograms, suture removal, ear lavages, urine catheterization, ear piercing, wound care, specialty procedures, and emergency response.
• Reconcile vaccines and medications with the patient and state registry; provide vaccine information statements and education before administration.
• Verify patient identifiers and buddy-process validation, administer vaccines and medications by intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous routes, and provide post-administration observation.
• Complete patient follow-up and assigned tasks, including answering phones, handling correspondence and prescription refill requests, supporting medication preauthorization and referrals, completing patient forms, and arranging care and follow-up appointments.
• Travel and float among locations, adapting to a flexible location schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED