Float Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Assistant 2 is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant 2 performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative/operational/customer support assignments. Performs computations. Typically works on semi-routine assignments. The Medical Assistant 2 performs clinical duties such as discussing symptoms and gathering and inputting information into the electronic medical records system, taking vital signs, giving injections, performing diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site. Collaborates closely with Physicians and Nurses. Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions are typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction. Follows standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of MA school/training program or a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or 5+ years of experience and approval from Provider
- CPR Certified
- TB screening upon hire
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years MA experience
- Phlebotomy experience
- Medication/vaccine administration experience
- Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience
- Certified or Registered (Arizona, Indiana, & South Carolina candidates require Medical Assistant Certification or Registration)
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication
Responsibilities
- Discussing symptoms and gathering and inputting information into the electronic medical records system
- Taking vital signs
- Giving injections
- Performing diagnostic tests
- Collecting specimens
- Drawing blood
- Sterilizing and cleaning equipment
- Maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site
- Collaborating closely with Physicians and Nurses
- Delivering direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows
- Performing administrative duties
- Performing varied activities and moderately complex administrative/operational/customer support assignments
- Performing computations
- Working on semi-routine assignments
- Participating in the Tuberculosis (TB) screening program
- Traveling to other clinic locations as needed
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Bonus incentive plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
