What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant - Float position at Cottage Health?

Urgent Care San Luis Obispo Marigold Center seeks Certified Medical Assistant-Float responsible for registering, collecting payments, rooming, assisting the provider with care and treatment, discharging, and following-up with patients. It is the role of this position companion patients and their "secondary guests" through the entire experience to maximize clinical excellence, reduce treatment times, and maximize the patient experience; before, during, and after the patient visit. This position is responsible for:

Caring for patients in the clinical setting working under the direction of the Clinic Manager and the on-duty provider and works closely with the provider and other clinical staff.
The Certified Medical Assistant-Float will float between all ambulatory sites in a region based upon need as determined by leadership. This position may work at one site for an extended period of time to cover an LOA, or may float on a daily basis to assist with areas of the highest volume and need.
Due to various work environments within the ambulatory clinic network, use of a personal vehicle to travel between work locations is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Education:

Minimum: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 2 years of equivalent work experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Minimum: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers. Valid class "C" California Driver License and verification of acceptable driving record from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Technical Requirements:

Minimum: Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of electronic medical record, preferably Epic. Basic computer/email skills.
Preferred: Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections.

Years of Related Work Experience:

Preferred: One (1) year of experience as Medical Assistant, including previous experience with an electronic health record and phlebotomy.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

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