Medical Assistant - Neurology

McLaren Health Care•Bay City, MI

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 that support 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 help maintain efficient clinic operations. The Medical Assistant prepares examination rooms and supplies, organizes forms, and works collaboratively with providers to support patient visits. This includes collecting patient histories, preparing patients and equipment, documenting care and related information in patient charts or computer systems, performing tests and administering treatments as directed, and completing prescriptions, laboratory slips, and referrals as directed. The position also assists with routine procedures for gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician; alternatively, 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 (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), 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 the 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; communicate and cooperate effectively with patients, families, and staff; and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
Prepare examination rooms, including 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 the provider.
Document interventions, patient and family responses, medications dispensed or prescribed, vital signs, and other information in patient charts or computer systems.
Administer EKGs, PFTs, immunizations, and medicines; draw blood; and perform other tasks as directed.
Obtain approval for prescriptions and phone them in as directed.
Complete laboratory slips and referral forms as directed.
Assist with routine procedures for gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits.
Perform or assist with vital signs, procedures, treatments, injections, and venipuncture.