Medical Assistant - Pulmonary Clinic

McLaren Health Care•Bad Axe, MI

23h

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 in the examination and treatment of 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. This full-time position requires travel to the Caro clinic twice a month.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience as a medical assistant; alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a medical assistant, emergency medical technician, nurse assistant, licensed practical nurse, or armed services medic 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 resuscitation certification providers) is required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant.
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 customer needs; communicate and cooperate effectively with patients, families, and staff; and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
Prepare examining rooms by turning on computer terminals and stocking supplies.
Organize forms for physicals and other visits.
Collect patient histories and prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for visits in collaboration with providers.
Document interventions, patient and family responses, medications dispensed or prescribed, vital signs, and other relevant information in patient charts or computer systems.
Perform EKGs and PFTs; administer immunizations and medicines; and draw blood as directed.
Obtain approval for and phone in prescriptions as directed.
Complete lab slips and referral forms as directed.
Assist with routine procedures for gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits.
Take telephone messages from patients, return messages, and provide information to others as requested or directed.