CNA - Medical - Full Time - Evenings

Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness.”Job SummaryThe Floater Medical Assistant will utilize their expertise to make a significant impact in both clinical and administrative roles. In this position, they will perform various tasks, ranging from assisting with patient care and advanced procedures under the direction of a Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) to ensuring smooth office operations. The Medical Assistant’s skills will enable them to perform clinical and administrative duties with high competence, contributing to superior patient care and clinic efficiency. This position travels between centers per business needs.Essential Job FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Clinical Duties:Patient Preparation and AssistanceAssist in preparing patients for examinations and procedures by taking vital signs, recording medical histories, and providing reassurance.Support healthcare providers during patient exams by preparing exam rooms, organizing instruments, and ensuring all necessary supplies are available.Independent Clinical Tasks:Perform blood draws (venipunctures or capillary punctures), administer injections and vaccines, and assist with minor procedures as ordered by the LIP.Administer oral, topical, sublingual, or injectable medications per LIP’s orders and within the medical assistant scope of practice.Conduct regular quality control tests to ensure the accuracy of lab results and proper lab equipment functioning.Sterilization and Infection Control:Sterilize medical instruments using autoclaves or other sterilization methods and disinfect exam rooms and equipment after each patient encounter.Use appropriate PPE (gloves, masks, gowns) to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).Emergency Response and Patient Care:Provide basic first aid and assist with medical emergencies as per Basic Life Support (BLS) standards.Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity when delivering patient care.Age-Specific Care:Provide age-appropriate care and understanding for patients from newborns to elderly individuals.Administer vaccines per pediatric immunization schedules and assist with specimen collection for lab testing.Ensure readiness of emergency equipment in pediatric settings and respond to medical emergencies involving children.Administrative Duties:Medical Record Management:Ensure accurate and up-to-date patient records by entering data, filing documents, and managing electronic health records (EHR) systems.Safeguard patient confidentiality and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations.Office Support:Manage general office tasks, including answering phones, organizing medical supplies, and maintaining inventory.Assist with billing, coding, and insurance claims processing as guided by experienced staff.Perform pre-visit planning to gather relevant patient information for upcoming appointments.Provide timely responses to telephone encounters and patient inquiries.Complete documentation for urgent care follow-ups, communicable disease reporting, and hospital transfers.Schedule patient appointments, confirm and verify patient details, and assist with urgent care patient follow-up calls.Prepare informed consent documents and coordinate the transmission of lab specimens (e.g., Required EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent.Required ExperienceOne (1+) year of experience in the healthcare field.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesCommunication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and healthcare staff.Attention to Detail: High attention to detail when performing both clinical and administrative tasks to ensure patient safety and accuracy.Ability to work effectively as part of a team, take direction from supervisors, and cooperate with colleagues to ensure high-quality care.Patient-Centered Care: Passion for providing exceptional patient care with an understanding of age-specific needs and cultural sensitivity.Flexibility to rotate shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by the clinic’s needs. Typically full-time, with potential for evening or weekend shifts depending on the facility’s schedule.Preferred QualificationsCandidates with prior Medical Assistant experience (at least 2+ years) are preferred.Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred.Financial ResponsibilitiesThis position does not currently have financial responsibilities.TravelThis position must be flexible to travel within a region.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to work standing up, walk, use hands to operate tools and equipment and must be able to exert regularly up to 10 pounds of force, frequently exert 30 pounds of force and occasionally exert 50 pounds of force to constantly perform the essential job functions. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, and gowns as necessary to protect against healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).Environmental ConditionsInside: The employee is subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The work environment is typically a Medical office, clinic, or healthcare facility. Physical/Environmental ActivitiesPlease confirm for the following questions if these working conditions are encountered Occasionally (1-33% of time on the job), Frequently (34-66% of time on the job), Constantly (67-100% of time on the job), or Not Applicable N/AMust be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events, conferences). Frequently (34-66% of time on the job)May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions of cold, heat, wet, and humidity. N/AMay be exposed to outdoor or warehouse conditions of loud noises, vibration, fumes, dust, odors, and mists. N/AMust be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, or other equipment. N/ASubject to exposure to hazardous material.