What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant, Float Pool Clinic position at St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital?
We are currently offering a $1,000 sign on bonus with a 1-year full time commitment!
What Makes Us Different?
We offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, we are here to create a spirit of healing - and we invite you to join our team today if you would like to be part of that spirit. In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, we offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day.
Job Summary
The Medical Assistant 1 assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, obtains vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. May serve as a preceptor for clinical staff. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens or swabs obtained for laboratory analysis. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. May triage phone calls, "call-in" non-narcotic prescriptions as per provider's direction and frequently communications with patients and their families. Works under close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Special Skills: Computer literate; skilled in use of Microsoft outlook, electronic health records and other software programs.
Apply now! Here, you are more than an employee. You are a team member, a co-worker, our friend and part of our family. Our healthcare team is working together to heal this community one patient at a time!