Medical Assistant - Float

103 Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Float Medical Assistant to support ambulatory primary care practices. The role involves clinical and clerical duties, including vitals, histories, phlebotomy, and assisting providers with procedures.

Earn $17.85–$20.00 per hour in a dynamic, patient-centered environment with opportunities for growth. The position requires NYS driver's license and preference for an MA certification and BLS.

Qualifications

• Patient communication and collaboration with care teams.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate charting.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and PHI handling.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care through pre-visit planning and follow-up scheduling.
• Record vital signs, histories, and prepare for procedures.
• Assist with procedures, sample collection, and order entry.
• Maintain exam rooms and equipment; restock supplies and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with providers and nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant - Float Department: Primary Care Location: Float Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: 8:00AM-4:30PM

SUMMARY:

The Float – Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible to float to ambulatory practices within primary care where a need has been identified. The Float – Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible to assist with providing clinical and clerical support to medical providers, in collaboration with nursing and medical support staff, in a medical office setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support patient care through pre-visit planning, reviewing reports for gaps, scheduling follow-ups, and completing health maintenance/registry work.
• Obtain and document vital signs, patient history, screenings, medication lists, and perform point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, and EKGs with accurate documentation.
• Assist providers with procedures, specimen collection, patient education, order entry, medication refills, and prior authorization requests.
• Maintain exam rooms and clinical equipment by restocking supplies, checking calibration, preparing instruments for sterilization, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.
• Collaborate with providers and nursing staff while maintaining adult and pediatric primary care competencies to ensure high-quality patient care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New York State (NYS) driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree
• Experience in pre-hospital care activities or acute/critical care experience
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision‑making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask‑fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$17.85 - $20.00

CITY: Rochester

POSTAL CODE: 14611

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.