Medical Assistant - General/Vascular Surgery

McLaren Health Care•Clinton Township, MI

8h•$18 - $19

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 obtaining vital signs, assisting with procedures and treatments, administering injections, and performing venipuncture. The role also includes clerical work to support efficient clinic operations. The Medical Assistant prepares examination rooms and supplies, organizes forms, gathers patient histories, prepares patients and equipment for visits, and documents care and patient responses in the chart or computer system. In collaboration with providers, the Medical Assistant may perform EKGs and pulmonary function tests, administer immunizations and medicines, draw blood, handle prescriptions as directed, complete lab and referral forms, and assist with routine examinations and office visits. The position is expected to meet service excellence standards through prompt, professional, courteous, and effective communication and participation in continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician; or 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 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 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.
Cooperate and communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
Contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts.
Prepare examining rooms, including turning on computer terminals and stocking supplies.
Organize forms for physicals and other visits.
Collect patients’ histories and prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for visits in collaboration with providers.
Document interventions, patient and family responses, medications dispensed or prescribed, and vital signs in patient charts or computer systems.
Administer EKGs, pulmonary function tests, immunizations, and medicines; draw blood as directed.
Obtain approval for prescriptions and phone them in as directed.
Complete lab slips and referral forms as directed.
Assist with routine procedures for gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits.