Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery Clinic

Munson Healthcare•Grayling, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant completes clinical and administrative tasks in an orthopedic surgery clinic, working alongside providers to support patient care and smooth clinic operations. The role is based at 1010 West North Down River Road in Grayling, Michigan, and is a float position that may require work anywhere in Munson Healthcare’s East Region as needed. The Medical Assistant is the first point of patient care in the clinic, rooms and prepares patients according to clinic-specific checklists or procedures, and records patient measurements and other care that may vary by clinic. The role also includes completing patient-care documentation, such as medical histories and referral requests, and assisting teammates and providers with daily operations as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a full-time, day-shift position. A $9,000 sign-on bonus is offered, subject to terms and conditions. Munson Healthcare describes its work as serving communities across northern Michigan and emphasizes excellence, teamwork, positivity, creativity, and exceptional experiences for patients and colleagues.

Requirements

Credentialed Medical Assistant pathway: credential as a Medical Assistant from an approved Munson Healthcare Credentialing Organization.
Non-credentialed Medical Assistant pathway: 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

BLS certification.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Room and prepare patients according to clinic-specific checklists or procedures.
Measure patient weight, height, oxygen saturation, respiration, temperature, pulse (manual and automatic), and blood pressure (manual and automatic), along with other patient care as required by the clinic.
Complete required patient-care documentation, including medical histories and referral requests.
Assist with day-to-day clinic operations to support optimal patient care, including helping teammates and providers when necessary.