Medical Assistant - Clinical Float

Central Ohio Primary Care•Westerville, OH

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Float is assigned to the care area of greatest need to help patients move efficiently through their visits while maintaining quality and safety. The position promotes improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction and supports efficient use of resources. The Clinical Float evaluates care using evidence-based practices and critical-thinking skills. Reliable transportation and the ability to travel across sites in the COPC service area are required. The role works closely with the assigned area team to meet COPC and practice/site standards. Duties include preparing patients and examination rooms, obtaining and verifying patient information, maintaining records, administering injections, drawing blood, assisting with minor procedures and physicals, preparing and sterilizing supplies and equipment, and supporting scheduling. The position also requires compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA requirements, participation in required meetings and professional development, and maintaining professional affiliations. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position in Columbus, Ohio, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Clinical Float may work with adult, pediatric, and specialty-care populations and must adapt to varying clinical environments and assignment changes.

Requirements

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, or licensed as an RN or LPN in the State of Ohio.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel across sites in the COPC service area.
Ability to remain flexible and adapt to frequent assignment changes and varying clinical environments.
Ability to work with adult, pediatric, and specialty-care patient populations.
Basic knowledge of immunizations, medications, and medical terminology.
Proficient computer skills.
Skill in assisting with treatments and medications as directed, taking vital signs, maintaining records, recording test results, and maintaining department quality assurance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment and lead by example.
Ability to maintain quality-control standards and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and document efficiently in an electronic health record, work effectively within an electronic health record, and capture and document patient requests and messages and communicate them to medical professionals and patients.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a medical office.
Knowledge of electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

Work with the assigned area team to ensure COPC and practice/site standards are met and support patient satisfaction.
Prepare patients for examinations and treatment; obtain and verify patient histories, vital signs, and chief complaints.
Maintain patient files and records, including information regarding laboratory and radiology results and referrals.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and clean rooms according to OSHA requirements.
Administer injections, draw blood, and assist physicians in preparing for minor procedures and physicals.
Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization, and adhere to OSHA and CLIA regulations.
May order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.
Assist with scheduling tests and treatments.
Attend required meetings as required or requested.
Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.