Medical Assistant - Orthopedics Clinic

McLaren Health Care•Petoskey, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, this role will provide excellent patient care by performing or assisting in a variety of medical procedures and tests to assist in the examination and treatment of patients. This includes, but is not limited to, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, administering injections, and performing venipuncture. The role also assists with clerical duties to maintain efficient operations within the Orthopedics Clinic.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and six months experience as a Medical Assistant or a Patient Care Tech.
OR High school diploma or equivalent and completion of one of the following programs: medical assistant, emergency medical technician, nurse assistant, licensed practical nurse, armed services medic, or patient care technician.
For clinics with the Rural Health Designation, Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), and Canadian equivalents, (MHC approved providers for the resuscitation certification) is required within 6 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 experience working in medical office with multiple providers.
Previous experience working in a medical office of the same specialty.

Responsibilities

Performs to service excellence standards, responding promptly, professionally, and courteously to all customers’ needs.
Cooperates and communicates effectively with all patients, families, and staff.
Contributes to continuous quality improvement efforts.
Prepares examining rooms, including turning on computer terminals and stocking rooms with supplies.
Organizes forms for physicals and other procedures.
Works collaboratively with providers to assist in patient care, including collecting patient history.
Prepares patients and necessary equipment/supplies for visits.
Documents all interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed or prescribed, vital signs, etc., in the patient chart and/or computer system.
Administers EKGs, PFTs, immunizations, medicines, and draws blood as directed.
Obtains approval for and phones in prescriptions as directed.
Completes lab slips and referral forms as directed.
Assists with routine procedures for gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits.