Certified Medical Assistant - Practice Float Pool

Certified Medical Assistant - Practice Float Pool (7469-1242) Responsibilities Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, history, medication listing, assessing visual acuity and determining chief complaint. Assess patients’ physical and mental status. Completes all necessary documentation in the patient’s medical record in accordance with practice’s charting policy. Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures. Administers prescribed oral medications and gives intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections. Performs venipunctures, CLIA‑Waived and non‑CLIA Waived lab testing. Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors. This includes cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments in accordance with practice policies. Stocks rooms in preparation for the daily work schedule. Takes inventory of medical and exam room supplies. Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances. Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by the physicians. Notifies appropriate insurance personnel to pre‑certify surgeries or tests ordered by the physician or other health care provider. Answers office phones, assists front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls appropriately. Assists in checking out patients and assists them with referral processing and scheduling process. Assists in other functions of the physician practice as needed. Qualifications Education: High school diploma/GED required with completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program. Certification: Medical Assistant and CPR certification. Experience: Must have a minimum of one year of experience working in a physician office. #J-18808-Ljbffr