Medical Assistant - Urgent Care Clinic

McLaren Health Care•Mount Pleasant, MI

2d•$18 - $19

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Medical Assistant provides patient care by performing or assisting with medical procedures and tests used to examine and treat patients. Duties may include taking vital signs, assisting with procedures and treatments, administering injections, and performing venipuncture. The role also includes clerical duties that support efficient clinic operations. The Medical Assistant prepares examination rooms and supplies, organizes forms, and collaborates with providers to support patient visits. This includes collecting patient histories, preparing patients and equipment, documenting care and patient responses, administering tests and medications as directed, handling prescription and referral paperwork, and assisting with routine examinations and office visits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Tech; alternatively, 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) issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Canadian equivalents from MHC-approved providers for resuscitation certification is required within six months of hire.
For positions designated as float positions, travel to or between clinics is required.

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 customers’ needs.
Communicate and cooperate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
Contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts.
Prepare examining rooms, including turning on computer terminals and stocking supplies.
Organize forms for physicals and other visits.
Collaborate with providers to support patient care.
Collect patient histories.
Prepare patients and necessary equipment or supplies for visits.
Document interventions, patient and family responses, medications dispensed or prescribed, vital signs, and other relevant 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 lab slips and referral forms as directed.
Assist with routine procedures for gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits.