Medical Assistant (MA) Float - Primary Care Clinics

About the role

The role is a full-time position with benefits eligibility. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 6:45 AM - 5 PM with the option for float premium.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows all policies and procedures.
• Maintains training and competency based on area of specialty when providing patient care.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings.
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered.
• Completes CLIA approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration.
• Completes other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals.
• Cross-trained to perform relevant duties within the scope of the Medical Assistant.
• Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation.
• Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are in working order, and areas are appropriately stocked.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 45 days unless department leader determines it is not required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a Windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.
• Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids.
• Required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Pay

Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80 per hour, based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.

Schedule

Mon-Fri scheduled between 6:45 AM - 5 PM with the option for float premium.