Float Outpatient Medical Assistant - $21 M-F, Full-time , No weekends

Medical Assistant Position

One of Rochester's largest teaching hospitals is seeking medical assistants to become active members of their float pool. If you are a dynamic individual that loves variety in your workplace, this is the job for you! If you have experience from a primary care, specialty office, or urgent care setting, we would love to hear from you.

Full time hours- M-F, no weekends, no overnights.

Mileage reimbursement for select locations.

Scheduled on a weekly basis.

Temp to hire.

Free parking at all offices.

Duties include but not limited to the following:

Clerical:

• Verify demographics/insurance coverage.
• Communicate effectively through electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Promptly and courteously respond to incoming phone traffic on multi-line phones through appropriate screening, routing and prioritization of calls.
• Establish and maintain professional interpersonal interactions with patients, families, physicians, supervisors and coworkers.

Clinical:

• Escort patients to rooms.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Set up for anticipated provider procedures and examinations.
• Perform EKG's.
• Perform screenings and tests per provider direction.
• Set-up equipment and instruments per office protocol.
• Clean and maintain exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
• Return patient calls per direction of provider.
• Perform point of care testing.

Qualifications:

Experience working as a medical assistant or hospital patient care technician for at least 6 months.

Requirements:

Strong communication skills- verbal and written.

Reliable transportation.

Ability to work independently and on a team.