Medical Assistant - Bilingual

American Indian Health and Family Services • Detroit, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking an experienced Bilingual Medical Assistant to prepare patients for medical care, administer provider-directed tests and maintain the orderliness of the medical clinic. The ideal candidate will be (1) registered or certified as an MA, (2) have related experience with a good work history, and (3) have bilingual proficiency, preferably in both English and Spanish. With your Life-Work Balance in mind, this full time opportunity includes a Comprehensive Benefit Program.

Requirements

• Must be self-directed.
• Participate and/or facilitate routine morning huddles
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality, handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.
• Credential or licenses must be kept current and consistent with applicable regulations.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and overnight or extended travel as necessary.
• Ability to promote an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free lifestyle.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• H.R experience
• Athena experienced preferred
• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Proof of high school or GED.
• Current MI driver’s license.
• Current CPR/Basic First Aid.
• Certificate and Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred or other certifying bodies.
• All credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with applicable regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency, preferably in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, verify information, and prepare for examinations
• Obtain and document vital signs, medical history and reason for visit
• Prepare, clean, and restock exam rooms to ensure readiness
• Assist providers with exams, procedures and treatments
• Prepare exam rooms in advance for scheduled procedures, ensuring all necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments are set up and ready for provider use
• Perform point-of-care testing and collect specimens as directed
• Perform and document quality control checks for laboratory tests, ensuring accuracy, proper equipment functions, and compliance with testing standards
• Administer vaccines and medications per provider orders
• Enter vaccine data into MCIR accurately and in a timely manner, and navigate MCIR to obtain complete vaccine histories for patient care
• Review vaccine history & identify vaccines needed
• Perform venipuncture for laboratory testing, including proper specimen collections, labeling and handling
• Provide patient education and instructions as directed by the provider
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical provider(s).
• Responsible for all paperwork related to the patients visit; including prepping forms for physician signature
• Handle phone calls, messages, and follow-up tasks related to patient care
• Assist with processing referrals, including gathering required documentation, submitting requests, and coordinating follow-up communication with patients and external offices
• Manage patient flow to support efficient clinic operations
• Participates in daily morning huddles to review schedules, coordinate workflow and support effective team communication
• Monitor and ensure daily departmental opening and closing procedures are followed
• Monitor inventory of medication and supplies stored on-site
• Works to fullest extent of medical assistance licensure
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 15 Paid holidays per year
• paid bereavement
• paid jury duty leave
• Generous Paid Combined Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage with no employee premium contribution for single Blue Cross HMO plan
• Agency paid Life Insurance
• 403(b) 50% Match Program up to $5,000 annually
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED