Medical Assistant

INSIGHT Surgical Hospital • Flint, MI

14d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the acting physician, the Medical Assistant works with staff and physicians to support patient care. The role includes taking vital signs and assisting providers with patient interviews, care processes, treatments, delivery, and transport as directed by the physician. Medical Assistants work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment alongside professionals in neurology, pain management, chiropractic, podiatry, and other specialties. The position is cross-trained in clinical and administrative processes, including answering phones, obtaining prior insurance authorizations, making patient reminder calls, and entering information into the electronic medical record. The Medical Assistant must maintain patient and hospital confidentiality and provide excellent customer service and patient care.

Requirements

• Demonstrates eligibility to work for any employer in the United States.
• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent required.
• Must be able to achieve CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and superior patient care.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and drive.
• Able to work compassionately with patients and coworkers.
• Shows respect and flexibility and contributes positively to the workplace.
• Ability to relate to and work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills for safe, effective patient care and documentation.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for professional advancement.
• Awareness of standards and ability to perform in accordance with them.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, preferably in a healthcare- or biology-related area.
• Previous healthcare experience.
• Previous experience with and familiarity with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients and perform and record vital signs.
• Enter data through the electronic medical record system.
• Maintain medical records and patient confidentiality.
• Disinfect and clean rooms after each patient.
• Explain treatments to patients as needed.
• Change sutures and dressings as needed.
• Assist the physician during examinations.
• Answer phone calls in a friendly manner and act as the hospital operator.
• Greet and interact with patients in a friendly and polite manner.
• Perform administrative duties as needed, including registering patients and scheduling appointments.
• Multitask and move fluidly between responsibilities.
• Adhere to JCAHO hospital standards and PolicyStat policies.
• Monitor supplies and inventory as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• 401(k) with matching; offerings are fully vested after three months of employment, with eligibility to contribute.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and term life insurance, provided with full-time employment.
• Optional supplementary coverage, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and AD&D.

What This Job Offers

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