Medical Assistant Float

Duties

• Responsible for taking patient history and obtaining vital signs
• Perform basic testing or screenings such as: vision, audio, urine drug screens, breath alcohol, EKGs, pulmonary function testing
• Perform necessary phlebotomy for collection of laboratory samples
• Accurately complete corresponding paperwork/computer work for lab tests ordered on blood, urine, tissue, and culture samples
• Able to perform subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections and accurately complete paperwork according to policy for that procedure
• Perform point of care testing such as: strep, mono, glucose, influenza, Urine pregnancy, Urinalysis, blood glucose levels
• Dispense and document medications and other treatment modalities
• Ensure sterile technique, instrument cleaning and sterilization, proper use of the autoclave
• Schedule and coordinate necessary records for ancillary care for patients
• Assist providers with exams and testing (pelvic exams, eye irrigations and ear irrigations, I & D’s and splinting/ ortho-glass preparation)
• Perform occupational medicine testing such as: urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, audiogram, and DOT physicals
• Maintain confidentiality with all patient information (HIPAA)
• Ensures equipment is in working order. Reports equipment malfunctions to manager
• Logs laboratory procedures completed. Processes related paperwork using computer equipment as directed
• Responsible for patient call backs, scheduling physician referrals; specialist’s referrals and pharmacy issues; and patient’s education
• Maintains examination rooms, sterilization of equipment and stocks necessary medical supplies
• Performs duties to ensure good patient flow
• Registration duties: explain to patients' accepted insurances and those out of network and knowledgeable of all pricing. Properly collect and record payments, complete registration screen in a timely manner
• Travel to care centers within designated region
• Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal information
• Cleans and stocks the site with other members of the team
• Training other team members

Requirements

• 1-2 years previous experience working in a physician practice or clinic setting is preferred
• Basic computer skills, including the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Ability to function independently without close supervision, and to consistently exercise discretion and the highest level of good clinical and other professional judgment
• Ability to complete and maintain CPR certification