Job Description

Job Location: Trinity Health Hospital Campus & Medical District - Minot, ND 58701
Position Type: Casual
Salary Range: $19.35 - $28.06 Hourly

Job Shift: Days
Job Category: Nursing & Medical Assistant

Position Summary:
The Float Medical Assistant provides flexible clinical support across multiple outpatient clinics and nursing units, ensuring continuity of care and consistent service during staffing transitions or periods of fluctuating workload. This role assists providers and nursing staff with patient intake, clinical tasks, documentation, and workflow coordination across a variety of specialty and primary care settings. The Float Medical Assistant adapts quickly to changing environments, supports smooth patient flow, and works collaboratively with care teams to maintain high standards of service. The position contributes to timely, patient-centered care while upholding Trinity Health quality standards within a supportive, team-oriented clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and room patients across assigned clinics or units by collecting relevant information, assisting providers, and supporting clinical procedures.
- Perform delegated clinical tasks such as vital signs, point of care testing, specimen collection, immunization support, and documentation within the scope of practice.
- Maintain exam rooms and equipment in each assigned location by ensuring cleanliness, readiness, and adequate inventory of supplies.
- Support scheduling, referral coordination, and communication with patients and interdisciplinary teams to promote efficient clinic operations.
- Document clinical information accurately in the electronic health record while adhering to privacy, confidentiality, and regulatory standards.
- Adapt to daily assignments determined by the Nursing Supervisor and assist with operational needs, including travel to satellite clinics..

QualificationsLicenses and Certifications Required:
- Current North Dakota State registration as UAP Medical Assistant Registration or certification as a Medication Assistant III by ND Board of Nursing
- CPR certification required within orientation period
- Ongoing Point of Care certifications as required for department
Educational Requirements:
- N/A
Experience Requirements:
- One year or more of MA experience preferred
- Clinic experience preferred
- Coding experience preferred
- Flexibility required
Special Skills or Training Requirements:
- May require travel to satellites
- Computer use
Physical Requirements:
The Float Medical Assistant frequently stands, walks, and moves between exam rooms and clinical areas to support patient care across multiple departments. The role may involve lifting or positioning patients, transporting equipment, and handling supplies of light to moderate weight. Adequate vision, hearing, and communication abilities are essential for performing clinical tasks, documenting information, and interacting effectively with diverse patient populations and staff.
Environmental Requirements:
Work is performed in various outpatient clinic environments, each with differing workflows, patient populations, and equipment. The role may encounter exposure to disinfectants, clinical instruments, and fluctuating patient volumes. Adaptability is essential due to changing locations and varied clinical procedures. Strict adherence to safety protocols, infection prevention practices, and PPE requirements is necessary to ensure safe care across all settings.