Certified/ Registered Medical Assistant (Float)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in preparation of clinic area/exam rooms.


• Assists with patient intake and discharge.


• Measures vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight.


• Assists in transporting/directing patients to clinic areas.


• Assists providers and other staff members with patient care procedures.


• Collects specimens as directed.


• Documents in the medical record as required.


• Assists in ordering and maintaining supplies.


• Participates/attends educational programs.


• Assists with maintaining patient records.


• Contacts patients/families as directed by providers or licensed nurses.


• Maintains a clean work environment.


• Assists with referral tracking.


• Assists with ICD-10 and CPT coding.


• Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program.


• Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Current training completion certificate as a Medical Assistant required.


• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred.


• Ability to administer injections


• Excellent customer service skills both in-person and on the telephone.


• Priority setting skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Requires moderate to high amount of working, standing, lifting and repetitive tasks.


• Potential exists for exposure to hazardous risks including infectious diseases, hazardous substances and musculoskeletal injuries.


• Work is performed in an interior, medical office setting.


• Nursing units are well-lit, ventilated and meet safety standards.