Medical Assistant (Float)

Summary: This position is responsible for assisting the provider in the delivery of healthcare and patient care management.

This position will be a float between our Primary Care and Urgent Care locations in Montrose, Delta, Cedaredge, Clifton and Ridgway, primary location at Montrose Urgent Care.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5p

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.

·         Prepare, clean, and keep all rooms stocked

·         Gives injections, blood draws, special tests and procedures as directed by a provider.

·         Administers medication upon physician order and responds to medication requests per practice protocol via (fax, phone and e-script).

·         Triages, schedules specialty tests not available in the office, 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.

·         Provides quick, friendly, effective and empathetic services to our patients and customers.

·         Performs other related work as required.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.

• Knowledge of medical equipment, instruments, safety hazards and precautions.

• Knowledge of clinical quality assurance.

·         Ability to work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff.

·         Ability to assist, interpret, adapt and apply guidelines in a variety of common office procedures.

·         Ability to maintain records and record test results.

·         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 when needed.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. RMA Preferred.

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.