Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Munson Healthcare•Cadillac, MI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Procedural completes clinical and administrative tasks within the clinic and works alongside providers to support patient care and smooth clinic operations. The role is the first point of patient care in the clinic and involves rooming and preparing patients according to clinic-specific checklists and procedures. The Medical Assistant measures patient weight, height, oxygen saturation, respiration, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure, as well as providing other clinic-dependent patient care. The role includes completing patient-care documentation such as medical histories and referral requests, and performing procedures according to established protocols, including sterile procedure setup and specimen collection. The Medical Assistant also assists with day-to-day clinic operations and supports teammates and providers as needed.

Requirements

For credentialed Medical Assistants: credentialing as a Medical Assistant from an approved Munson Healthcare Credentialing Organization.
For non-credentialed Medical Assistants: one year of relevant experience in a physician practice or similar healthcare setting in provider/patient support, or graduation from a Medical Assistant Program approved by Munson Healthcare.
BLS certification is preferred and must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained.
High school graduation or GED equivalent is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in phlebotomy is highly preferred.
BLS certification is preferred.
High school graduate or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Room and prepare patients according to clinic-specific checklists or procedures.
Measure patient weight, height, oxygen saturation, respiration, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
Complete patient-care documentation, including medical histories and referral requests.
Perform procedures according to established protocols, including sterile procedure setup and specimen collection.
Assist with day-to-day clinic operations and support teammates and providers as needed.