Medical Assistant - Heart & Vascular

McLaren Health Care•Bay City, MI

18h

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 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, gathers patient histories, prepares patients and equipment for visits, and works collaboratively with providers. The position documents interventions, patient and family responses, medications, and vital signs in patient charts or the computer system. As directed, the Medical Assistant performs EKGs and PFTs, administers immunizations and medicines, draws blood, obtains prescription approvals and phones in prescriptions, completes laboratory and referral forms, and assists with routine gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits. The role is expected to meet service excellence standards through prompt, professional, courteous, and effective communication and cooperation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician; 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) certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Canadian equivalents (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 examination rooms, including turning on computer terminals and stocking supplies.
Organize forms for physicals and other visits.
Collect patient histories and prepare patients and necessary equipment and supplies for visits.
Document interventions, patient and family responses, medications dispensed or prescribed, and vital signs in patient charts or computer systems.
Perform EKGs and PFTs, administer immunizations and medicines, and draw blood as directed.
Obtain approval for prescriptions and phone them in as directed.
Complete laboratory slips and referral forms as directed.
Assist with routine procedures for gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits.