Medical Assistant - Heart and Vascular

Munson Healthcare•Cadillac, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant completes clinical and administrative tasks within the clinic, working alongside providers to support patient care and smooth clinic operations. The role is the first point of patient care in the clinic and includes rooming and preparing patients according to clinic-specific checklists or procedures. The Medical Assistant measures patient weight, height, oxygen saturation, respiration, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure, using manual or automatic methods as appropriate. The role also includes completing patient-care documentation, such as medical histories and referral requests, and assisting teammates and providers with day-to-day operations as needed for optimal patient care.

Requirements

For credentialed Medical Assistants: Credential 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 a provider/patient support role, or graduation from a Medical Assistant Program approved by Munson Healthcare.
BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained.
Employees must be vaccinated or have lab-confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella.
Employees must receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED equivalent is preferred.
BLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete clinical and administrative tasks within the clinic.
Work alongside providers to support patient care and clinic operations.
Serve as the first point of patient care within the clinic.
Room and prepare patients according to clinic-specific checklists or procedures.
Measure patient weight, height, oxygen saturation, respiration, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
Complete required patient-care documentation, including medical histories and referral requests.
Assist teammates and providers with day-to-day operations as needed.