MED ASST CERT

MCKENZIE HEALTH SYSTEM • Sandusky, MI

2d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides direct care to patients in an office or ambulatory setting and performs both clerical and clinical responsibilities. The role cooperates with all members of the health team to meet patients’ needs. Work is a full-time, 32-hour-per-week day-shift position; evening and weekend hours may be required, and hours and location may vary to meet office and patient needs or workload demands.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a formal Medical Assistant education program or equivalent, prior clinical experience in a primary care healthcare practice or equivalent, experience working with the general public, and computer skills. Medical Assistant certification or equivalent is required within three months of hire, and current BLS certification is required within six months of hire.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant education program or equivalent.
• Previous clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a primary care healthcare practice, or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with the general public.
• Computer skills.
• Medical Assistant certification or equivalent, required within three months of hire.
• Current BLS certification, required within six months of hire.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and communicate effectively with peers, patients, families, physicians, and other support personnel.
• Ability to maintain composure and a positive perspective and attitude.
• Ability to promote and adapt to change and apply principles of quality care and service.
• Sense of responsibility, initiative, honesty, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn the safe use of various office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior experience administering medications and child immunizations.
• Experience in medical insurance verification, blood draws, and administering immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients in an office or ambulatory setting.
• Perform clerical and clinical responsibilities.
• Cooperate with health team members to meet total patient needs.
• Maintain effective working relationships and communicate with peers, patients, families, physicians, and support personnel.
• Support the hospital system and serve on department or hospital committees as requested.
• Promote and adapt to change to remain current with practice standards and services.
• Apply quality-care and service principles in the Medical Assistant role.
• Learn and use office equipment safely.

What This Job Offers

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