Per Diem Medical Assistant - Float

Description

The Specialty Medical Assistant works as part of a health care team within a procedural specialty area by assisting the physician in providing high quality patient care in a professional, efficient and safe manner.

The Medical Assistant will also provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to patients.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities :

OFFICE VISITS :

• Introduces self to patient while escorting patient into exam room
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height, as needed
• Assist patient and physician throughout the visit
• Collects, labels and processes specimens accurately
• Maintains clean patient exam rooms
• Assemble and use equipment appropriate to specific medical practice
• Prepare instruments for sterilization and dispose of contaminated supplies, as needed
• Communicates delays effectively when necessary

MISCELLANEOUS :

• Provides clerical support to patients such as but not limited to making appointments, booking procedures, obtaining pre-authorizations and answering telephones
• Manages medical inventory and supply ordering based on par levels

CHARTING :

• Enters patient information into the computer accurately
• Manages the physician’s desktop accurately and in a timely and efficient manner

ADVANCED SKILLS :

• Schedules procedures
• Assist with cervical and epidural injections
• Manages c-arm during procedures
• Assists with radiofrequency procedures
• Manages drug screenings
• Initiates patient contracts for compliance

Education / Certifications / Licenses :

• High school diploma
• MA certificate or equivalent experience

Performance Standards for Specialty Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Medical office experience preferred
• Must be able to multitask in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Phlebotomy certification and experience is a plus
• Demonstrates positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills

About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection.

VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families.

Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

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