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.

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.