What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - FHP Float Pool (60384) position at Fairfield Medical Center?
For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees.
The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.
When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.
Job Description:
Under the direction of the office provider or licensed nurse of Fairfield Healthcare Professionals, the Medical Assistant will assist with preparing patients for exams, administering medications within the medical assistant scope of practice, assisting with procedures, and facilitating general communication with patients.
- Accurately takes vital signs and gives injections as directed.
- Performs all in-office testing as requested by provider.
- Assists with minor surgical procedures/wound care and dressing, and sterilization of instruments.
- Handles pharmacy-related requests/issues.
- Collects and inputs patient information into patients EMR using correct medical terminology.
- Completes referrals, pre-certifications, and prior-authorizations.
- Monitors and orders supplies and medications.
- Maintains patient files.
- Responsible for financial cost related to obtaining certification and renewing of certification.
- Responsible for obtaining and maintaining certification.
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required. STNA preferred.
- Medical Assistant certification required or obtained within 12 months of hire.
- Current AAMA certification or current AAMA exam eligibility.
- Phlebotomy certification preferred.
- Previous medical office experience preferred.
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.