Medical Assistant (Float)

Prepare patients prior to physician examinations and assist in exams and procedures.

Requirements

• Greet patient in waiting room and escort them to the exam room
• Prepare patients for examination
• Document chief complaint, past medical surgical, social, and family histories and updates as needed in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Properly prepare the patient for the exam and assist the physician as needed with exams, ultrasounds, and procedures
• Make certain that all pertinent pre-clinic laboratory or other pertinent data is in chart at time of visit
• Review and update immunization records
• Perform phlebotomy, urinalysis, and other in office laboratories
• Prepare slides for urinalysis, KOH, and wet prep microscopic exam
• Practice Universal Precautions at all times utilizing available safety equipment
• Maintain well-cleaned/sanitized and stocked rooms and laboratory area
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies
• Clean and sanitize instruments regularly
• Perform in-office diagnostic testing such as EKG, Diabetic Retinopathy and PFT along with CLIA waived testing
• Administer injectable medications
• Prepare and administer immunizations
• Assist with phone triage and scheduling patient appointments as needed
• Have knowledge of closing office procedure
• Inform appropriate personnel on when supply inventory for exam rooms and/or lab are low
• Maintain current license, and certification if applicable
• Assist with lifting patients as needed
• Cover clerical positions with filing and telephone operations when employees are on break, lunch, and away for other absences when necessary
• Obtain patient insurance pre-authorization for all medications, referrals and procedures
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Time Off