Float Outpatient Medical Assistant - $21 M-F, Full-time , No weekends

Medical Assistant PositionOne of Rochester's largest teaching hospitals is seeking medical assistants to become active members of their float pool. If you are a dynamic individual that loves variety in your workplace, this is the job for you! If you have experience from a primary care, specialty office, or urgent care setting, we would love to hear from you.Full time hours- M-F, no weekends, no overnights.Mileage reimbursement for select locations.Scheduled on a weekly basis.Temp to hire.Free parking at all offices.Duties include but not limited to the following:Clerical:Verify demographics/insurance coverage.Communicate effectively through electronic medical record (EMR) system.Schedule patient appointments.Promptly and courteously respond to incoming phone traffic on multi-line phones through appropriate screening, routing and prioritization of calls.Establish and maintain professional interpersonal interactions with patients, families, physicians, supervisors and coworkers.Clinical:Escort patients to rooms.Obtain and record vital signs.Set up for anticipated provider procedures and examinations.Perform EKG's.Perform screenings and tests per provider direction.Set-up equipment and instruments per office protocol.Clean and maintain exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.Return patient calls per direction of provider.Perform point of care testing.Qualifications:Experience working as a medical assistant or hospital patient care technician for at least 6 months.Requirements:Strong communication skills- verbal and written.Reliable transportation.Ability to work independently and on a team.