Medical Assistant

Float Medical Assistant

Will work primarily in the Conway clinic and "float" as needed to other clinics or providers.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Obtains patient health history, checks vital signs and records patient information into patient chart.
2. Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by having necessary supplies, equipment and tools ready for use by providers.
3. Collects blood draws and urine samples as ordered by medical providers as defined by state statutes.
4. Assist with data management in EMR system as directed by physician.
5. Sterilizes and cleans instruments used in examinations; maintains clean and hygienic environment
6. Responds to telephone requests and provides routine information and escalates to medical providers when appropriate.
7. Maintains medical supplies and equipment in treatment rooms on a daily basis.
8. Inventories medical supplies and equipment and requisitions as necessary.
9. Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal medical information.
10. Maintains operations by following policies and procedures.
11. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• One year experience in the collection of vital signs and the collection of blood and urine samples
• Knowledge and understanding of basic to intermediate medical terminology.
• Thorough understanding and experience in phlebotomy.
• Enthusiastic commitment to providing state of the art, innovative and advanced medical care and exceptional customer service to patients and internal customers.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to patients, medical professionals and clinic staff.
• Ability to create and maintain effective work relationships with patients and providers.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and balance workload in order to service patients and meet deadlines and requirements