Medical Assistant

McLaren Health Care • Flint, MI

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the provider and other ancillary administrative staff with basic office medical functions to ensure a coordinated approach to patient activities. Works closely with the provider to ensure expedient, appropriate patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of approved program for Medical Assistant or 1 year of experience as a medical assistant.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical equipment.
• Previous medical office experience.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone and written inquiries concerning the Bariatric Surgery Program and patient status.
• Maintains patient records including charting patient activities including visits, reported medical changes, developments, and problems. Records patient weights and blood pressure readings.
• Schedules appointments and performs registration functions on appointed/walk-in patients to the clinic.
• Phones in prescriptions to pharmacy as required.
• Collects patient fees, accounts for funds and deposits cash receipts daily. Sells and distributes dietary supplements to patients as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED