Medical Assistant II-Float
About The Position
The Medical Assistant II-Float is designated to float to clinics and departments based on the Medical Assistant’s competency level. The role provides clinical expertise and functional direction to team members to support continuity of patient services, and serves as an expert resource and mentor within the service area. The Medical Assistant works closely with the manager to plan, implement, and facilitate work activities that accomplish the area’s goals and objectives. Appropriate competency and cross-training must be completed to float to designated clinics and departments. Depending on the size of the assigned area, the role performs a wide variety of activities that may include direct patient care, administrative work, and laboratory functions. Direct patient care may involve patients of all ages, in person and over the phone, and may include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation tasks. Patient care is provided under the direct supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider. The Medical Assistant may also perform reception activities, greet and assist patients and visitors, and help complete the business side of a patient visit. The position requires driving to other HSHS clinics in the region as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program, with coursework in pharmaceuticals and a medicine administration practicum; alternatively, credentialing or licensure from an organization other than HSHS that meets CMS requirements for Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE), including passage of an examination and recertification.
- Two years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Medical Assistant certification or registration is required, or must be obtained within 90 days of the start date from one of the listed credentialing organizations.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 60 days of hire.
- Must complete appropriate competency and cross-training to float to designated clinics and departments.
- Must drive to other HSHS clinics in the region as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Float to clinics and departments based on competency level and complete appropriate competency and cross-training for designated locations.
- Provide clinical expertise and functional direction to team members to help ensure continuity of patient services.
- Serve as an expert resource and mentor within the service area.
- Work with the manager to plan, implement, and facilitate work activities to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Perform direct patient care, administrative, and laboratory activities as needed for the assigned area.
- Provide patient care to patients of all ages, in person and over the phone, using assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills as applicable.
- Provide patient care under the direct supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider.
- Perform reception activities, greet and assist patients and visitors, and help complete the business side of patient visits.
- Drive to other HSHS clinics in the region as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible colleagues.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
- Retirement benefits, including HSHS contributions.
- Up to $5,250 in educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
- Adoption assistance of up to $7,500.
- Wellness program with incentives.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- ID theft coverage.
- Colleague rewards and recognition program.
- Discount program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
