Job Description
Job Title: Medical Assistant (FLOAT)
Reports to: Center Manager
Summary: The Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician.
Exer Core Responsibilities
Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring, and Friendly.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
Through genuine and positive communication, makes each customer feel informed, understood, and special.
An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments.
Is able to keep up in the Exer environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion.
Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals.
Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance.
Major Responsibilities
Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts.
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests.
Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.
Assist doctors with charting
Chart auditing, CPT and ICD-9 review
Venipunctures, EKG's, Vital Signs, Blood draws, and Injections
Prep patients for examination and treatment, and assist during minor office procedures
Prepare exam and treatment rooms (instrument preparation and sterilization, prescription refills, faxing, and filing)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Qualifications Medical Assistant experience
CPT I certification
Experience performing EKGs, blood draws, vital signs and IM injections.
Ability to work well under pressure and be quick on your feet
Neat and professional appearance
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant
Float Pool Assignment Protocol Assignment communication will be handled by the Medical Assistant Float Pool Manager. Assignments will be shared the night before in the event of callouts. If no callouts occur, assignments will be communicated the morning of. Employees will initially be scheduled into a designated float pool department in Makeshift (e.g., “Region 2 Float Pool”). Once assigned, they will be moved into their specific clinic for the day. In the absence of callouts, float pool employees will default to the busiest center in their region. Employees will be compensated for any commute time that exceeds their normal travel to their designated home center. These commute adjustments must be reported daily in Time and Attendance and will be reflected in payroll. Working Conditions
Center-Based, Daily Travel within assigned region locations required. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. The ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs.
Job Tags
Work at office, Day shift,