Medical Assistant | Hillsdale Orthopedic and Spine Center

Hillsdale Hospital • Hillsdale, MI

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Hillsdale Hospital is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join the Hillsdale Orthopedic and Spine Center team. This role is crucial in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, assisting providers during procedures, and ensuring accurate documentation of patient care. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills, along with a compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care. This position offers a structured work schedule and opportunities for professional growth within a highly regarded healthcare organization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required from an accredited institution.
• Must have excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills.
• Excellent attendance and attention to detail.
• Compassion and empathy.

Nice To Haves

• Current Michigan Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA) or equivalent experience or training is desirable, but will train individuals with a strong interest in and aptitude for a career in healthcare.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (available through Hillsdale Hospital).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments by completing medical history and other required forms, collecting and recording patient vital signs, and performing point of care testing (POCT).
• Set up rooms with necessary equipment and supplies as appropriate for procedures, explain processes and tests to patients, and provide relevant materials to patients.
• Assist provider during procedures and chaperone as needed.
• Carry out provider orders at time of provider visit or in follow up. This may include injections, breathing treatment, EKG, dressing changes, weight check, and blood pressure monitoring.
• Conduct and follow up on lab tests including blood draws and urine samples.
• Ensure all specimens are properly and accurately labeled, review test results, complete related paperwork and assure results are available to providers and documented in patient records.
• Clean and sterilize lab test equipment and instruments.
• Keep exam rooms clean and fully stocked with supplies.
• If it becomes necessary to meet patient care needs, you may be required to float to other clinics.
• Abide by all regulations, policies, work practices and instructions.

Benefits

• Insurance: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability
• Paid Time Off: vacation, holidays
• Retirement: 403(b) with match
• Education assistance & continuing education; many courses offered on-site at the hospital

What This Job Offers

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