Float Medical Assistant

FastMed • Durham, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

FastMed Urgent Care seeks an experienced Medical Assistant (MA) Float capable of working (full-time) at assigned clinic locations providing ancillary support to providers. The MA will be expected to travel to assigned clinical locations as needed; and will use their clinical skills and judgement to deliver fantastic care and create unforgettable patient experience.

Requirements

• Must have at least 1 year of experience as MA in urgent care, emergency medicine, or ambulatory care setting.
• Medical Assistant or passing RMA, CMA, or CCMA examination.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA state license required) with phlebotomy certificate
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-A)
• Paramedic
• Or graduate of another relevant program with CMO approval; Or, possesses active Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) designation.
• BLS Certified
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assists provider with exams, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care under direct supervision.
• Blood drawings, venipuncture, specimen collection, and completion of lab paperwork
• Administering IM, SQ, and ID medications and immunizations under provider direction
• Applying splints as directed by provider
• Setting up procedures as trained when ordered by provider
• Triages patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts
• Provides timely follow up regarding lab results under the direction of the provider
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and brings patients from the waiting room to an exam room in a timely manner
• Consistently communicates with patients on wait times, provides direction to the next step in the treatment process
• Maintains clear, appropriate, and accurate documentation
• Notifies provider of patients ready for exam, room number, vitals, and chief complaint
• Observes and communicates changes in the patient’s condition to the provider on duty
• Cross trained to perform front desk operations such as scheduling, answering phones, insurance verification and other duties as assigned.
• Checks all supplies and medications including sample medications for expiration (monthly).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed