Description
Float Medical Assistant Responsibilities
- This position does require traveling to all locations, as needed.
- Prepares instruments, equipment, and materials for patient care and maintains exam rooms as aseptic, neat, and well-stocked.
- Obtains and documents complete patient data in a timely and accurate manner.
- Prepares patients for exams and assists the provider with exams, tests, and procedures as needed.
- Provides patients with instructions in preparation for specific procedures and tests when appropriate.
- Performs basic procedures as ordered by the provider and within the scope of practice.
- Ensure charges are submitted promptly.
- Proficiently uses computer applications as required for patient care.
- Processes prescriptions as directed by the provider.
- Create all necessary work, school, and insurance letters for patients as requested.
- Complete FMLA paperwork for patients as requested.
- Obtain records and ROIs for patients transferring to MNWC for care. Call referring clinics for urgent requests.
- Fax urgent records as requested.
- Communicates with patients about concerns, collects information, and relays this information professionally and efficiently to the provider.
- Perform and comply with quality control measures.
- Completes care team calls promptly and assist with other care teams as needed.
Other duties, as assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
Essential Functions and Qualifications
- Punctuality and adherence to the schedule are a must.
- Completion of the Medical Assistant program from an accredited institute.
- Medical Assistant program diploma.
- Certification is required (CMA, RMA, CCMA)
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to lift 15 pounds.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to work in an upright, standing position for extended periods.
- Manual dexterity.
- Work is performed in a medical office setting using standard medical equipment.
- The risk of exposure to blood and body fluids is present.
- Reliable transportation.
Teamwork and Development
- Demonstrates the ability to be proactive, supportive, and collaborative.
- Share knowledge, promote positivity, and take personal responsibility for your professional development.
- Demonstrates the ability to seek and value open, honest communication and constructive feedback promptly.
- Provide outstanding communication, documentation, education, and care to all patients.
- Demonstrate a natural ability to actively listen, lead with curiosity, and assume the best intentions of others.