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SUMMARY

The Float – Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible to float to ambulatory practices within Orthopedics where a need has been identified. The Float – Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible to assist with providing clinical support to medical providers, in collaboration with nursing and medical support staff, in a medical office setting.
 

STATUS:      Full Time       

LOCATION:    Various- Float (Primary Location BayCreek) 

DEPARTMENT: Orthopedics

SCHEDULE: Days 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri

        

ATTRIBUTES

Associates degree preferred.
• Experience in pre-hospital care activities or acute/critical care experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts pre-visit planning (PVP). Reviews reports for gaps and delinquencies (patient outreach and scheduling for follow up). Completes health maintenance, registry reports (gap work).Accurately documents patient reported information and efficiently rooms patients for optimal clinical flow.
• Accurately obtains and documents patient vital signs, history, and screenings. Recognizes deviations from the norms, and provides timely reports to a licensed staff member.
• Performs EKGs when requested. Understands principles for obtaining an accurate EKG. Attaches monitor leads and operates equipment when directed. Reports problems/malfunctions in a timely manner to a licensed staff member. Accurately completes appropriate documentation.
• Reviews patient medication list and pends refills for provider's approval.
• Pends provider's orders.
• Collects specimen, conducts tests and documents patient POCT. Collects and labels specimens (except strep) to be sent out for testing.
• Demonstrates competency in Phlebotomy, including correct labeling of specimen tubes and ordering of lab tests via the computer.
• Provides clinical assistance to providers and nursing personnel as per delegation.
• Assists provider with procedures.
• Provides instructions/information for patient education under the guidance of providers or RN.
• Restocks medical supplies in exam and treatment rooms. Ensures adequate linen supply is in place and empty’s waste and liner receptacles.
• Checks calibration and cleaning of test equipment.
• Orders clinical supplies.
• Completes patient forms. Mails provider communications to patients.
• Submits Prior Authorizations requests.
• Maintains all Orthopedic department competencies.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$17.50 - $19.15

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.