Medical Assistant - Float Pool Full-Time Days
Company: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: March 5, 2026
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Job Description:
If you are interested apply online and send your resume to
MarisMartinez@mlkch.org POSITION SUMMARY The Medical Assistant -
Float assists physicians with patient related procedures, patient
history and is responsible for maintaining a smooth patient flow,
and functions as liaison between the physicians, patients, and
medical office staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -
Assists ambulatory clinics by floating to designated site(s) based
upon current staffing need and or shortages; flexible with short
notice regarding scheduled work site for day/week. - Assists
providers in performing office procedures and duties related to
patient care as requested adhering to documentation standards based
on Office Protocols. - Consistently assesses the patient flow by
identifying those areas or problems that are causing interruptions
and resolves them or brings to the attention of Practice Manager -
Performs basic Medical Assistant functions based on assigned office
such as Injections, Immunization, Pulmonary function testing,
Snellen, Hearing exams and Electrocardiograms. - Acquires thorough
patient histories and documents preventative care, assists with
medication reconciliation and transcribes family history and any
forms based on office protocol. - Reviews each patient orders for
completeness and cancels any order not done prior to patient check
out. Consistently rectifies inaccuracies and calls them to the
Practice Manager attention. - Reviews each referral and laboratory
requisition for correct patient, accurate tests and diagnosis and
the correct laboratory. - Obtains waivers and consents and
documents thoroughly what procedures were performed and instruction
given to patient using electronic medical record or following
guidelines in Office Protocol. - Appropriately prepares examination
rooms immediately after patient's visits. Maintains rooms stocked
with supplies and are disinfected on daily based on Office
Protocol. - Assures the patient is checked out and has been
provided the Patient Summary Plan. Reviews the Patient Summary Plan
to assure the patient clearly understands all instructions based on
direction from providers. - Exhibits tact, courtesy, respect,
cooperation and support in every aspect of their job when with
patients, staff and providers always adhering to - Perform duties
with speed and accuracy while observing the guidelines set forth by
OSHA, HIPPA, DHS, CLIA, EPA and specific contracts. - Other duties
assigned that are reasonably associated with the essential
functions of the job as requested by Practice Manager. POSITION
REQUIREMENTS - Education : Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate
from accredited school - BLS certified and knowledge of emergency
procedures - High School graduate or GED. - Maintaining
certification by completing CME's and keeping certifications up to
date. - Qualifications/Experience - Minimum of 1-year experience in
a medical practice environment. - Special Skills/Knowledge -
Knowledge of medical technology, procedural terminology and
diagnostic codes. - Ability to maintain a professional and patient
care oriented attitude. - Must be flexible with short notice
regarding scheduled work site for day/week; reliable transportation
required.
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