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FCHC PROVIDER BASED CLINICS - MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA) FLOAT, Full-time Days
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$40,639 / year median in Ohio
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Description FCHC Provider Based Clinics
•Medical Assistant (MA)
Float Department:
FCHC Provider Based Clinics Status Hours:
Full-time, 72 hours bi-weekly
Shift:
1st shift
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Job Summary:
Fulton County Health Center is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant (MA) Float to join our FCHC Provider Based Clinics team. In this role, you will assist in providing exceptional patient care by documenting patient encounters, escorting patients to exam rooms, taking and recording vital signs, and preparing for and assisting with exams, procedures, and wound/incision dressing changes. You will also handle patient phone calls and communicate with other offices and facilities on behalf of the patient.
Key Responsibilities:
Document patient encounters as directed by the provider Escort/assist patients to rooms Take and record patient vitals Prepare patients for exams and procedures Assist with wound and incision dressing changes Take patient phone calls and communicate with other healthcare facilities
•Requirements Must be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (MA) Previous experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) software is required Prior experience in a provider office setting is preferred Strong multitasking skills Ability to work well in a team environment Excellent customer service skills