Medical Assistant Float - $5K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!!

ChenMed • Saint Louis, MO

1d • $17 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Promoter 1, Float is an unlicensed medical professional who is cross-trained to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks that keep medical centers running smoothly. Duties vary by setting, including the center’s size, location, and type. The role performs clinical duties under direct physician supervision and in accordance with state medical practice acts, supporting physician-led care teams that provide comprehensive primary care to a defined patient population.

The position supports patient care through vital-sign measurement, patient histories, preparation for examinations, routine screening tests, specimen collection, basic waived lab testing, and other non-critical procedures. It also handles patient communications, documentation, supplies and equipment, and health coaching. The role may float to local centers as needed for coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Graduation from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, EMT, or Paramedic program.
• At least 1 year of work experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, EMT, or Paramedic.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with compassion and empathy toward patients and families.
• Strong oral and written communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, other clinicians, leaders, staff, and team members.
• Problem-solving mindset focused on patient needs and team goals.
• Basic phone and computer operation skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, and other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and presentation software.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain organized systems that support accurate reporting and timely patient flow.
• Ability to remain calm in busy or stressful situations.
• Ability and willingness to travel to local centers as needed for coverage.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with geriatric patients.
• Experience with an EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record patient vital signs and document patient interviews and medical histories.
• Catalog and communicate patient needs to the PCP, clinicians, specialists, and other clinical personnel.
• Prepare patients for examinations, perform routine screening tests, assist physicians with exams, and explain treatment procedures and physician instructions to patients.
• Observe patients and report changes in their conditions to the PCP, clinicians, specialists, or other clinical personnel.
• Perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures according to medical instructions; collect phlebotomy and other lab specimens; and perform basic waived lab tests.
• Prepare and administer medications, change dressings, apply bandages, remove sutures, and perform other first-aid procedures under physician supervision; use CPR skills when necessary.
• Maintain supplies and equipment, stock and sterilize instruments, follow OSHA safety standards, and maintain accurate, legal, and ethical documentation.
• Process patient phone messages, return calls, route messages to team members, and contact patients to obtain and relay information for the physician.
• Call in prescriptions to pharmacies with physician approval and authorization; authorized individuals may use the ChenMed Rx system to support physician medication dispensing.
• Provide health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices and follow up with coached patients through weekly calls.
• Travel to local centers as needed for coverage.
• Perform other duties as assigned or modified at the manager’s discretion.

Benefits

• The posting describes comprehensive benefits, compensation, career development and advancement opportunities, and work-life balance; detailed benefits are linked externally.
• A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available.
• The position may be eligible for bonuses or commissions.

What This Job Offers

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