<p>Description</p> <p>Float Medical Assistant</p> <p>This position will "float" as need to fill in at our clinics.</p> <p>Responsible for patient care and all of their needs including clinical & administrative tasks. Communicate with the Physician and his/her nurse so that each patient is assured of the proper care.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Obtains patient health history, checks vital signs and records patient information into patient chart. </li><li>Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by having necessary supplies, equipment and tools ready for use by providers. </li><li>Collects blood draws and urine samples as ordered by medical providers as defined by state statutes. </li><li>Assist with data management in EMR system as directed by physician. </li><li>Sterilizes and cleans instruments used in examinations; maintains clean and hygienic environment </li><li>Responds to telephone requests and provides routine information and escalates to medical providers when appropriate. </li><li>Maintains medical supplies and equipment in treatment rooms on a daily basis. </li><li>Inventories medical supplies and equipment and requisitions as necessary. </li><li>Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal medical information. </li><li>Maintains operations by following policies and procedures. </li><li>Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.</p> <ul> <li>One year experience in the collection of vital signs and the collection of blood and urine samples </li><li>Knowledge and understanding of basic to intermediate medical terminology. </li><li>Thorough understanding and experience in phlebotomy. </li><li>Enthusiastic commitment to providing state of the art, innovative and advanced medical care and exceptional customer service to patients and internal customers. </li><li>Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to patients, medical professionals and clinic staff. </li><li>Ability to create and maintain effective work relationships with patients and providers. </li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organizational and problem solving skills. </li><li>Ability to prioritize and balance workload in order to service patients and meet deadlines and requirements </li></ul>