Medical Assistant - Clinical Float

Central Ohio Primary Care; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Ohio Primary Care seeks a Clinical Float to support care areas with the greatest need across COPC sites in Columbus, OH. This full-time position emphasizes rapid, high-quality patient care, safety, and efficient use of resources within evidence-based practices.

The role requires traveling between COPC sites, preparing patients, taking histories and vital signs, maintaining records in the EHR, and assisting with injections and minor procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of MA, RN or LPN with Ohio license required.
• Prior medical office experience preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel across COPC sites.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment with appropriate histories and vital signs.
• Maintain patient files, records and lab/radiology results; document in EHR.
• Prepare exam rooms; sterilize equipment and adhere to OSHA/CLIA.
• Administer injections, draw blood, assist with minor procedures.
• Order and maintain clinical/office supplies as needed.
• Assist with scheduling tests and treatments; attend required meetings.
• Maintain quality assurance and effective communications with staff and patients.
• Travel to COPC sites and support area teams as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

EHR literacy

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Multitasking

Immunizations knowledge

Injections administration

Education

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

Licensed RN or LPN in Ohio

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Clinical Float is assigned to the care area of greatest need to assist patients to move rapidly and effectively through their visit while maintaining quality and safety as a priority. This position promotes and facilitates improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction, as well as efficiently using of resources. The Clinical Float evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices and critical thinking skills. This position is required to have reliable transportation and the ability to travel across sites in the COPC service area.

• Full-Time/Benefits Eligible
• Monday - Friday - 8am - 5pm
• Columbus, OH

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work closely with assigned area team to ensure COPC and practice/site standards are being met to achieve patient satisfaction.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Obtain/verify patient histories, vital signs, and chief complaint.
• Maintain patient files, records, and other information regarding lab and radiology results, referrals, etc.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments. Clean exam rooms per OSHA requirements.
• Administer injections, draw blood, and assist Physician in preparing for minor procedures/physicals.
• Prepare and maintain (including sterilization) supplies and equipment for treatments. Adhere to OSHA and CLIA regulations.
• May order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Attend required meetings as required or requested.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA regulation.

Requirements

• Required: Graduate of a Medical Assistant (MA), Licensed RN or LPN in the State of Ohio
• Preferred: Prior experience working in a Medical office

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to frequent assignment changes and varying clinical environments.
• Ability to work with a variety of patient populations including Adults, Pediatrics, and specialty care.
• Basic knowledge of immunizations, medications, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records systems preferred.
• Must have proficient computer skills.
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications, as directed.
• Skill in taking vital signs.
• Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
• Skill in maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; and able to lead by example.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and document efficiently in an electronic health record.
• Ability to efficiently work within an electronic health record.
• Ability to clearly capture requests and messages from patients and document in electronic health record as well as communicate to medical professionals within office and patients.