Infectious Disease Clinic - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Sparrow•Lansing, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for the efficient and effective processing of patients through the clerical and clinical areas of the practice/clinic. Under the general direction of the physician or advanced practice provider, provides high-quality, compassionate patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR In lieu of formal education, minimum 6 months of recent Medical Assistant clinical experience
- Ability to provide care for patients, which is age specific to their physical and safety needs, psychosocial concerns and educational level.
- Necessary visual and auditory acuity required to monitor patient's condition and operate department equipment
- Demonstrates a positive team attitude and has interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with clients, their families, providers and co-workers.
- Ability to work in an EMR environment
- Relevant clinical experience within the past 5 years; if no clinical experience, completion of medical assistant program in past two years.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty clinics may require six months specialty experience
- Previous work experience in medical office setting.
- MA Certification.
- Experience with an EMR.
Responsibilities
- Prepares patient for examination. Obtains vital signs and chief complaint. Appropriately documents information obtained.
- Performs laboratory and diagnostic testing.
- Answers, screens and triages telephone calls. Takes accurate messages and distributes to the appropriate personnel within the guidelines of the practice.
- Schedules tests and referral appointments for patients.
- Administers oral and injectable medication. Phones prescriptions to pharmacies.
- Engages and helps promote patient/family teaching as appropriate; and provides an educational environment for patients and patient families.
- Works gaps in care registries to help improve the quality of care.
- Maintains all logs and required checks (i.e., refrigerator temps, medications, oxygen, etc.)
- Maintains practice standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc. May assist in developing and implementing quality control and practice policies.
- Inventories, orders and restocks areas as necessary.
- Maintains and cleans equipment and environmental safety as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
