Float Pool Medical Receptionist - Medical Assistant

Family First Health

Hanover (York County)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Personal days

No weekends

Holidays PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

Family First Health is seeking a Float Pool Medical Assistant to join our team at the George Street Medical location in York, PA. This full-time role requires the MA to travel between sites, provide direct patient care under supervision, and support diverse clinical tasks.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant program and CPR certification, with English proficiency and a focus on accurate documentation and patient communication. Travel and灵 multi-site coverage are required.

Qualifications

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program with at least one year of prior Medical Assistant experience.
Current CPR certification and Narcan training upon hire.
English proficiency required; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under supervision in ambulatory care settings.
Document all patient interactions in the electronic health record.
Prepare exam rooms and assist with procedures and injections.
Administer medications and vaccinations per standing orders and provider orders.
Assist with scheduling, referrals, and coordination of care with other team members.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: GEORGE STREET - YORK, PA 17401

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: More than 50%

Family First Health is seeking a Float Pool Medical Assistant for a Full-Time, 40 hours/week position based out of our George Street Medical location.

Family First Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) that is accessible and community minded. We take a beyond healthy approach that goes outside the confines of the doctor's office. As an inclusive health care model, we put everyone first. We want happy, healthy patients who can live better lives in better health. We strive to build a healthy community by being accessible in the communities we serve. Family First Health is proud to offer care to our patients in York, Adams, Lancaster, and Lebanon counties, providing compassionate and comprehensive health services to people seeking accessible and affordable quality care.

At Family First Health, we improve lives in big ways and small ways. From high quality health services and innovative partnerships to daily acts of compassion. Family First Health Center makes a difference in the health and quality of life of the people and communities we serve by:

providing quality, compassionate primary medical and dental care and social services to those who need it most;
coordinating care and working with other providers to provide the full range of services our patients need;
promoting and supporting healthy lifestyles;
collaborating with others to improve access and break down the barriers of affordability, language and culture; and
advocating for our patients and the medically underserved.

Float Pool Medical Assistant Job Summary

The Medical Assistant will act under the supervision of a physician, registered nurse practitioner, and/or physician-assistant to provide direct patient care in an ambulatory care setting. Required to provide direct patient care that may include medical procedures, medication administration, and medical treatments. Job functions also include proper documentation into the Electronic Health Record, administrative support, and patient/family instruction as directed by the medical provider. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the patient-centered medical home model of care and actively participates in learning and growing in the medical team to offer trustworthy medical services with exceptional clinical quality outcomes. Provides safe and efficient care and services to patients, following Family First Health policies, procedures, and protocols.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Travels and reports to work at multiple locations based on scheduling needs
Accurately obtains and documents chief complaint for patient visit, all vital signs, medication requests, allergies, etc.
Prepares exam room and patient for specific type of visit
Collects specimens and uses appropriate equipment and protocols for specimen collection, processing, handling, and storage. Ensures all specimens are tracked/logged prior to transportation to lab.
Performs all orders/instructions as recorded and instructed by the provider/standing order
Clearly and accurately documents all aspects of patient care in the electronic health record
Accurately prepares and administers medications, injections, and immunizations as per standing order and/or provider order. Demonstrates proper handling, storage, and record-keeping of vaccines.
Provides patient educational materials and ensures patient understanding of illness and/or treatment plan as directed by the provider.
Completes pre-visit chart prep for each patient daily as according to established guidelines. Participates in daily huddles with the provider and multidisciplinary care team.
Efficiently manages daily patient flow to handle fluctuating patient volumes, demands, and delays.
Prioritizes tasks and activities that are delegated by the provider and care team, including, but not limited to, inbox management in the electronic health record
Completes referral needs for patients, including scheduling and arranging appointments and prior authorization
Reviews labs, x-rays, test results and clinical documents and follows up with provider on urgent results
Effectively presents clinical information to the care team
Maintains proper medical supply inventory in all patient care areas. Ensures exam rooms are adequately stocked with unexpired medical supplies and have equipment in proper working condition
Properly handles, stores, and cleans instruments, equipment, and supplies per manufacturer guidelines
Performs all lab and office opening/closing procedures, including end-of-day cash drawer reconciliation
Maintains required clinical competencies, clearances, and licensure
Greets and registers patients collecting accurate demographic and insurance information and documenting accurately in the electronic health record
Assists patients with applying for the reduced fee program in accordance with established policies and procedures
Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages, and provides information to callers
Collects patient payments at time of service and accurately processes payments. Researches and resolves billing and insurance-related questions for patients
Schedules appointments for patients in the electronic health record
Maintains a working knowledge of health insurances and payer types
Accurately processes and classifies documents in the electronic health record
Performs all other duties as assigned

Common Expectations - Medical Operations

Maintains strict confidentiality of patient health records and complies with all HIPAA rules and regulations
Complies with all applicable safety regulations
Learns the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to a reduction in errors
Comprehensively reports actual and potential errors and incidents following the FFH Incident/Injury Reporting Policy
Reports patient complaints, concerns, and compliments
Delivers excellent customer service
Identifies opportunities to standardize processes and systems to increase patient and employee safety. Collaborates in problem resolution.
Adheres to established policies, procedures, and standards related to quality, safety, environmental, and infection control
Juggles multiple competing tasks. Is proactive in follow-up and follow-through
Communicates effectively and compassionately with individuals of various backgrounds
Under the direction of supervisor, takes ownership in office and clinical setting improvement efforts
Attends and actively participates in site, departmental, and organizational meetings
Travels, as necessary, to other FFH locations to support the healthcare teams at other sites
Performs other duties as assigned

Common Expectations - All Family First Health Jobs

Maintains the cleanliness of work areas
Maintains professional growth and development
Fosters teamwork
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients, employees, volunteers, and the public
Supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization
Operates with professionalism, integrity, and ethics to represent Family First Health in a positive light
Complies with all federal and state laws and regulatory expectations
Participates in all-staff meetings and development, site meetings, and trainings
Adheres to all Family First Health policies, processes, and procedures
Completes annual mandatory education and training
Performs other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program with at least one year of prior Medical Assistant experience
Current CPR certification
Narcan training required upon hire
Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology
English proficiency required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation as it relates to correspondence necessary to perform essential job functions
Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and make changes accurately
Proficient in navigating and entering information into an electronic health record
Self-motivated and dependable
Excellent customer service skills
Able to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work in, and respond appropriately, to a demanding environment, including emergency situations
Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability to work efficiently and accurately with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to critically think which means the ability to think clearly and rationally about what to do or what to believe; understand logical connections between ideas; and identify, construct, and evaluate arguments
Ability to maintain required clearances and licensure

Employee Benefits