Medical Assistant - Float Team - Hillsborough and Polk County
About the Job
Description:
The Medical Assistant - Urgent Care assists providers with patient examination, procedures and treatment. Responsible for patient histories, routine lab procedures and preparation of specimens for transport to the lab. Follows up on test orders and reports results to provider and patient, provides and maintains patient education materials, maintains medical equipment, and orders clinical supplies. Creates and maintains patient electronic medical record (EMR). Complies with all applicable regulatory agency regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Approved Medical Assistant Certification required within 90 days of hire date or proof of active license/certification as EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or Paramedic or LPN.
The Work Schedules are a twelve (12) hour shift 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday (or until the last patient leaves) with a Two Days On, then Two Days off Rotation. This will include every other weekend (Weekend Differential may apply).
This is a float position to help cover shifts at all BUC clinics in Hillsborough and Polk Counties. This position requires cross training for the front and back office.
Qualifications:
Certifications and Licensures
| Required | Reference summary for details | within 90 days |
Education
| Required | High School or Equivalent | |
| Preferred | Technical | Medical Assistant |
Experience
| Preferred | 2 years | Medical Assistant |
Specific Skills
| Required | Clinical skills appropriate to position |
| Required | Administrative and clerical skills |
| Required | Work independently |
| Required | Customer service skills |
| Required | Critical thinking skills |
| Required | Equipment use and maintenance appropriate for position |
| Required | Organizational skills |
| Required | Computer skills appropriate to position |
| Required | Medical terminology use and understanding |
| Required | Written and verbal communication skills |
| Required | Time management skills |
| Required | Work with a team |