Medical Assistant, Day Sleep Clinic

CHOC • Ann Arbor, MI

2d • $23 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I (MA I) is an unlicensed healthcare professional who performs routine technical services within the medical practice settings under the supervision of the physician and the department’s leadership staff. The associate in this role possesses knowledge and skills to function efficiently in the back office and / or front office.

Requirements

• Previous work experience or externship in a healthcare setting.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Graduate of a vocational school having successfully completed requirements for MA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Medical Assistant Diploma.
• Knowledge and ability to provide appropriate patient care depending on age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards.
• Advance care through development of new ideas and technology.
• Promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission, understanding, and exceeding patient and family expectations.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the safe and effective performance of the job.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
• Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher).
• Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient).
• Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation.
• Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%.
• Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%.
• Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine technical services within the medical practice settings under the supervision of the physician and the department’s leadership staff.
• Function efficiently in the back office and / or front office.
• Provide appropriate patient care depending on age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards.
• Advance care through development of new ideas and technology.
• Promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission, understanding, and exceeding patient and family expectations.
• Speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the safe and effective performance of the job.
• Utilize proficient medical terminology.
• Operate computer systems and software used in the functional area.

Benefits

• CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED