Medical Assistant Float - Park Medical, Detroit/Lincoln Park

McLaren Health Care•Southfield, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Medical Assistant Float provides patient care by performing or assisting with medical procedures and tests used in patient examination and treatment. Duties include obtaining vital signs, assisting with procedures and treatments, administering injections, and performing venipuncture. The role also performs clerical duties to support efficient clinic operations. Float positions require travel to or between clinics. The Medical Assistant prepares examination rooms and supplies, organizes forms, collects patient histories, prepares patients and equipment for visits, and documents interventions and related information in patient charts or computer systems. In collaboration with providers, the Medical Assistant performs tests and procedures, assists with routine examinations, and completes related prescriptions, laboratory slips, and referral forms as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Tech; or a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a medical assistant, emergency medical technician, nurse assistant, licensed practical nurse, armed services medic, or patient care technician program.
For clinics with the Rural Health Designation, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Canadian equivalent (MHC-approved provider) is required within six months of hire.
Travel to or between clinics is required for positions designated as float positions.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Electronic medical record experience.
One year of experience working in a medical office with multiple providers.
Previous experience working in a medical office of the same specialty.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly, professionally, and courteously to customer needs; communicate and cooperate effectively with patients, families, and staff; and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
Prepare examination rooms, including turning on computer terminals and stocking supplies.
Organize forms for physicals and other visits.
Work collaboratively with providers to provide patient care.
Collect patient histories and prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for visits.
Document interventions, patient and family responses, medications dispensed or prescribed, vital signs, and other information in patient charts or computer systems.
Administer EKGs, PFTs, immunizations, and medicines; draw blood as directed.
Obtain approval for and phone in prescriptions as directed.
Complete laboratory slips and referral forms as directed.
Assist with routine procedures for gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits.
Travel to or between clinics as required for float positions.