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Exer Urgent Care

Medical Assistant (FLOAT)

Exer Urgent Care, Thousand Oaks, California, United States, 91362

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Medical Assistant (FLOAT) Reports to: Center Manager

Summary The Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician.

Executive Core Responsibilities

Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models Genuine, Caring, and Friendly behaviors.

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.

Through genuine and positive communication, makes each customer feel informed, understood, and special.

An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments.

Is able to keep up in the Exer environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion.

Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals.

Adheres to standards of business conduct and compliance.

Major Responsibilities

Interview patients, measure vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and record information on patients' charts.

Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Drape patients with coverings and position instruments and equipment.

Hand instruments and materials to doctor as directed.

Clean and sterilize instruments.

Inventory and order medical supplies and materials.

Give injections or treatments and perform routine laboratory tests.

Enter data into computer to maintain office and patient records.

Assist doctors with charting.

Chart auditing, CPT and ICD-9 review.

Venipunctures, EKGs, vital signs, blood draws, and injections.

Prep patients for examination and treatment, and assist during minor office procedures.

Prepare exam and treatment rooms (instrument preparation and sterilization, prescription refills, faxing, and filing).

Qualifications

Medical Assistant experience.

CPT I certification.

Experience performing EKGs, blood draws, vital signs, and IM injections.

Ability to work well under pressure and be quick on your feet.

Neat and professional appearance.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant.

Float Pool Assignment Protocol Assignment communication will be handled by the Medical Assistant Float Pool Manager. Assignments will be shared the night before in the event of callouts. If no callouts occur, assignments will be communicated the morning of.

Employees will initially be scheduled into a designated float pool department in Makeshift (e.g., “Region 2 Float Pool”). Once assigned, they will be moved into their specific clinic for the day.

In the absence of callouts, float pool employees will default to the busiest center in their region.

Employees will be compensated for any commute time that exceeds their normal travel to their designated home center. These commute adjustments must be reported daily in Time and Attendance and will be reflected in payroll.

Working Conditions Center-Based. Daily travel within assigned region locations required. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. Ability to stand and sit for hours at a time (with some bending and stooping), use manual dexterity, and lift 50 lbs.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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