Medical Assistant Floater

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama is seeking a Medical Assistant Floater to provide patient care with professionalism and efficiency. The role supports patient education and relays information to physicians, with additional duties as needed within the scope of practice.

The Medical Assistant will work under physician supervision, handle needed clinical tasks, and contribute to a collaborative care team across hospital-based and outpatient settings. High school diploma and medical training are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with medical training or 2+ years clinical experience.
• Active Medical Assistant certification/registration preferred; BLS required.
• Strong communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care promptly and professionally.
• Assist in patient education delivery and sharing information with physicians.
• Maintain patient records and communicate with the care team.
• Perform tasks within scope as assigned.

Skills

Glucometer use

Urinalysis

EKG

Oral and written communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical training certificate or 2+ years clinical experience

Tools

Glucometer

PT/INR machine

Wheelchair

Thermometers

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights:

Summary:

The Medical Assistant shall provide quality patient care in a prompt and professional manner. This individual shall assist in delivery of patient education. The Medical Assistant is responsible to communicate the patient information to and from physician. Additionally, the Medical Assistant will assume various job tasks as assigned. The Medical Assistant shall be responsible for direct, individualized, goal-directed patient care under the supervision of Physician. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience:

High School Graduate or equivalent required with medical training through a certificate program or at least 2 years experience as a medical assistant in a clinical setting, (Ex: clinical lab, physician's office, Emergency Medical Tech., etc.).

Medical Training:

LPN, Lab, Radiology, Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Physician Office.

License / Certification:

Active Medical Assistant certification/registration preferred, BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the following equipment: Glucometer, PT/INR machine, wheel chair, and thermometers.
• Knowledge of the following test: urinalysis and EKG.
• Organizational skills.
• Oral and written communication and computer skills.
• Customer services skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Ability to show proficiency by passing all written and clinical test.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Position requires frequent standing 30%, walking 40%, and sitting 5% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 15 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Needs to speak clearly, vision 20/40 or better (w or w/o correction), hearing sensitivity within normal limits, and ability to distinguish color. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location:

Corporate Job: Medical Assistant Floater Medical Assistant Floater

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.