Medical Assistant; FLOAT

Job Title

Medical Assistant (FLOAT)

Center Manager

The Medical Assistant will assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a Physician.

• 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.
• Is 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.
• Adheres to standards of business conduct and compliance.

• Interview patients and measure vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height).
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms for examination.
• Drape patients and position instruments and equipment.
• Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
• Maintain inventory and order medical supplies.
• Give injections or treatments and perform routine laboratory tests.
• Enter data into computer to maintain office and patient records.
• Assist doctors with charting; chart auditing; CPT and ICD-9 review.
• Perform venipunctures, EKGs, vital signs, blood draws, and injections.
• Prep patients for examination and assist during minor office procedures.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms (instrument preparation and sterilization, prescription refills, faxing, filing).

• 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.

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.

• Center-based; daily travel within assigned region locations required.
• Requires working in a clinical setting. Moderate noise level and potential exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens.
• Ability to stand and sit for hours, some bending and stooping, manual dexterity, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care