Float Medical Assistant

Job Description

Aid physicians with medical procedures in the office setting. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, laboratory testing, quality control, instrument troubleshooting, and maintenance. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Performing quality control procedures before patient testing.
• Carrying out laboratory blood work and blood draws.
• Handling and processing specimens according to laboratory procedures.
• Maintaining accurate and precise technical laboratory procedures meeting regulatory standards.
• Preparing blood or bone marrow slides for evaluation, sending lab results to appropriate facilities, and documenting in patient charts.
• Documenting vitals, vital signs, height, weight, pain levels, and conducting PHQ9 depression screenings.
• Assisting with medical procedures such as bone marrows, fine needle aspirates, paracentesis, and pelvic exams.
• Preparing encounter forms and initialing steps in the EMR for electronic superbills.
• Showing critical blood counts, obtaining scans and CDs, and maintaining inventory.
• Initiating troubleshooting procedures for instrument malfunctions and contacting service companies.
• Performing EKG testing and other duties to maintain laboratory compliance.
• Maintaining confidentiality of patient information and following safety guidelines.
• Training new employees and assisting with business needs across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle for travel to other clinic locations.
• One year experience as a medical assistant in clinic or physician’s office with venipuncture ability.

Core Capabilities

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Solid problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation, and diversity awareness.
• Communication Skills: Good command of the English language, with proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and proficiency in EMR.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus, ability to build a culture of quality, performance effectiveness, and operational excellence, and effective collaboration and partnerships.
• Self-Management: Effective time management, stress management, self-motivation, self-starter ability, and remote work capability.

Travel

Up to 25% standard core workdays/hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional overtime and weekend shifts based on location hours and operational needs.