Float Medical Assistant – Multi-Location Care Partner

Dormont Manufacturing Co; New Britain (CT); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a Medical Assistant to float across multiple locations. You will assist physicians, PAs, or NPs with clerical duties, patient flow, and care, ensuring efficient visits and accuracy in documentation.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, updating EHR, scheduling, and maintaining supplies, while following safety protocols. HS diploma or MA program completion is required; English communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program, required
• Basic Life Support (BLS), preferred
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required
• Basic proficiency in computer use, required
• Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, required

Responsibilities

• Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when the exam is complete.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visits.
• Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visits.
• Communicates & provides care consistent with the age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of the patient.
• Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner. Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.
• Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
• Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining all supplies as assigned.
• Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.
• Effectively communicates problems, concerns, or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.
• Understands and performs within the scope of practice.
• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.
• Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents knew allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
• Accurately documents allergies in EHR.
• Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
• Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
• Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
• Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoot, and reports malfunctions promptly
• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital
• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
• All other duties as assigned
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
• Provide scribing services.

Skills

English communication

Computer skills

Multitasking

Commuting to satellite offices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from accredited Medical Assistant program

Basic Life Support (BLS), preferred

Job description

VillageMD is seeking a Medical Assistant to float across multiple locations. You will assist physicians, PAs, or NPs with clerical duties, patient flow, and care, ensuring efficient visits and accuracy in documentation.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, updating EHR, scheduling, and maintaining supplies, while following safety protocols. HS diploma or MA program completion is required; English communication and computer skills are essential.