<p>QuadMed is seeking a Medical Assistant Float to join the team and travel nationwide. Become a Medical Assistant Float: Elevate Patient Care Across the Nation!</p> <p>GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB</p> <p>The Medical Assistant Float is part of the team dedicated to providing comprehensive, accessible care and superior evidence-based medicine through innovative practices focusing on wellness and prevention. The person in this position will be a highly motivated, quality-conscious healthcare worker interested in working in an environment where one-on-one time with patients and positive outcomes are the ultimate measurement of success. The successful candidate will?focus on prevention and wellness and perform all medical assistant functions. National travel is required.</p> <p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Measures and records vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, etc.) </li><li>Ensures accurate and timely documentation into the EMR; i.e.- patient interviews and histories, vital signs, treatments, test results </li><li>Assists medical staff with patient examinations </li><li>Uses CPR skills when necessary </li><li>Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks, and sterilizes instruments </li><li>Provides patients with instructions and other information regarding preparations for the service and necessary registration </li><li>Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization information, and follows federal and state regulations and organization policies regarding protection of patient information </li><li>Participates in development activities and maintains affiliations with medical assistant associations, as applicable </li><li>Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team-based approach to health care delivery </li><li>Front office duties including but not limited to reception, patient check-in/check-out, payment collection, and electronic scheduling </li><li>Performs other position-related duties as assigned </li><li>Where permitted, and as directed: </li><li>May perform routine screening tests </li><li>Draws patient blood samples as directed and prepares samples for ordered laboratory analysis, and collection of other ordered lab specimens. </li><li>Prepares and administers ordered injectable medications and immunizations </li><li>Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and performs other first aid procedures </li><li>Assists patients with the scheduling of internal/external referrals </li></ul> <p>JOB REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent </li><li>Graduate of accredited school of medical assisting, or combination of equivalent education and experience </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum three (3) years' experience as a Medical Assistant </li><li>Phlebotomy and lab experience </li><li>Experience working front office </li><li>Experience working in a Primary Care setting </li><li>Bilingual in Spanish a plus but not required </li></ul> <p>Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:</p> <ul> <li>Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire </li><li>Medical Assistant certification through AAMA preferred </li><li>Skill certification through NIOSH or CAOHC preferred </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team approach to health care delivery </li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral/written) required </li><li>Experience working in a medical facility and/or front office preferred </li><li>Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion </li><li>Bilingual a plus </li><li>National travel is required </li></ul>