Medical Assistant Float Pool (PRN)

Cedar Point Health LLC; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Point Health LLC is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join its float pool, supporting primary care and urgent care services across Montrose and surrounding locations. The role involves assisting providers, taking vitals, and maintaining clean exam rooms in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Ideal candidates have experience in a physician’s office, strong teamwork, and flexibility to cover at multiple Cedar Point Health locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a physician’s office or similar setting.
• Ability to work as part of a team with clinicians.
• Willing to cover at multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing patient records and coordinating with the provider.
• Escort patients, take vitals, and prepare exam rooms for procedures.
• Maintain exam rooms, stock supplies, and keep equipment clean.
• Gives injections, assists with EKGs and OB/GYN tests as needed.
• Maintain medication records and respond to medication requests.
• Triage, schedule same-day appointments, and respond to patient inquiries.
• Educate patients and coordinate care with outside providers and pharmacies.
• Communicate with labs, insurers, and hospitals as required.
• Perform related duties and cover at different Cedar Point Health locations.

Skills

Exam room procedures

Medical equipment

Safety precautions

Clinical quality assurance

Teamwork

Office procedures

Record keeping

Guidelines interpretation

Calm under pressure

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 20 lbs

Cover at multiple locations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Do you have a passion for caring for patients? If you are looking for a place where team work is a priority and every patient counts, then Cedar Point Health might be the spot for you. This position, is part of the float pool for primary care and urgent care, is responsible for assisting the provider in the delivery of healthcare and patient care management. The float pool can assist at locations in Montrose, Delta, Cedaredge, Ridgway and Clifton.

Background checks will be performed with an offer of employment.

Medical Translation Spanish Certification (CHI or CMI) is valued and considered for additional compensation.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient electronic medical record prior to appointment and confers with provider regarding incomplete tests/consults or other orders.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and taking vitals, heights and weights.
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains exam room and treatment rooms. Keeps exam rooms stocked with supplies.
• Gives injections and assists with EKG’s, OB/GYN exams and other tests and office procedures as needed, and provides other patient care services as directed by the physicians.
• Maintains sample medication records, administers medication upon physician order and responds to medication requests per practice protocol via (fax, phone and e-script).
• Triages, schedules same day appointments, and responds to patient communication within practice policy.
• Assists providers with patient education and self- management.
• Maintain courteous relationships with outside caregivers, insurance carriers, labs, hospital, and pharmacies at all times.
• Performs other related work as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
• knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions
• Skilled in developing and maintain clinical quality assurance
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff
• Ability to assist in a variety of common office procedures
• Ability to maintain records and record test results.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds
• Willing to cover at different locations

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Must be experienced in a physician’s office or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Mental and Physical Requirements: Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. This position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment. May require working under stressful conditions.

Conditions: Normal office and exam room environment. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, clients, patients, insurance companies, labs, hospitals and other members of the public on a regular basis. The position may cause exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.

The float pool can assist at locations in Montrose, Delta, Cedaredge, Ridgway and Clifton. 8 hour pers day for Primary Care locations and up to 12 hours per day for Urgent Care locations.