MEDICAL ASSISTANT – FLOAT – HMTS – FLOAT POOL

Hoag Medical Group (HMG) is building a stronger more agile Float Pool staffing model, in an effort to improve patient quality and deliver better coordination of care. Our Float Pool will be comprised of team members who embody the culture and the mission, vision, values of Hoag.

Under the direction of the RN Center Manager, the Medical Assistant for the Multi-Specialty Center ( Center ) of Hoag Hospital and its affiliates (the Organization ) performs a variety of Front/Back office and clerical duties in support of the patient care activities, ensuring even patient flow and continuous communication within the Center, referring physician offices, and Organizational staff.
The Medical Assistant displays and practices a work-style that reflects the mission, vision and values of the Center, as well as the Organization. Participates in the continuous quality improvement process. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures, including the use of specialized instrumentation, Quality Control requirements, and preventive maintenance.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Highly skilled and flexible individuals includes those who can float between HMG clinics and work in various specialties (pediatrics, internal medicine, emergency medicine, family medicine), as well as those who can move between clinic locations.
• Utilize as our Acquisition Response Team . Team members will provide staffing coverage for orientation, training and onboarding of new HMG employees.
• Team members will serve as mentors, trainers, advisors and cultural ambassadors to help new offices get set-up and assimilate into our growing network of clinics.
• Float Pool will be our go-to resource team to cover active/rolling leaves, transfers, separations, PTO requests, unexpected sick leave, etc.
• Provide consistency and stability of resources for known demand (when core staff are unavailable to take a patient) and the flexibility to adjust based upon the specific needs for a particular day/shift
• Weekends and evening shifts may be required.

Under the guidance of the Center Manager the Medical Assistant will:

• Greets and assists multiple patients, ensuring the promptness of their service:
• Utilizes positive verbal tone while speaking with patients/customers in person or on the telephone.
• Answers telephones, schedules appointments, and handles Front Office responsibilities as needed.
  o Escorts patients to the exam room.
  o Assists the RN by collecting recording and reporting patient specific data that includes: TPR, BP, RR and HR
  o Collects and handles lab specimens as directed, according to protocol.
  o Clarifies all directions so patient care is completed without delay or confusion.
  o Promptly reports unusual observations or changes in patient condition/behavior.
  o Assists physician with examinations and procedures and carries out orders as directed.
  o Ensures patient care is delivered and the unit is maintained in accordance with professional regulatory standards.
  Coordinates patient flow and ensures care in a timely manner.
  Completes unit tasks such as cleaning exam areas, cleaning exam tables, instruments, emptying trash, and running errands.
  Restocks supplies in each treatment room, maintaining an appropriate par level. Notifies appropriate staff member when supplies are needed to be ordered.
  Prioritizes workload and completes all assignments in a timely manner.
  Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate population as outlined in the job description and competencies.

The ideal candidate requirements inlude:

Required
High school graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent work experience
BLS certification
Minimum (one) year previous medical back-office experience, preferably within an acute healthcare system environment.
Preferred
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field.

Skills or Other Qualifications:
Required
Excellent communication skills; customer focused; excellent attention to detail; able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines; strong interpersonal skills; able to work in a team environment.
Basic keyboarding skills at 35 WPM.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
Proven ability to interface with all customer levels (physicians, Organizational staff, insurance companies, patients and family members).
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Preferred
Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates