Medical Assistant

McLaren Health Care • Port Huron, MI

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for a variety of tasks from administrative work to patient and physician support tasks at physician offices, medical clinics and other facilities. This role involves performing or assisting in various medical procedures and tests during patient examination and treatment, including vital signs, treatments, medication administration, and venipuncture. Key duties include obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vital signs, and test results while maintaining strict confidentiality. The Medical Assistant also handles daily administrative activities such as scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and medical record maintenance. They prepare treatment rooms for clinical examinations, assist practitioners with medical procedures, and provide compassionate support to patients and families. Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA, is crucial. The position also requires preparing and administering medications as directed by physicians and maintaining a safe and clean working environment by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a medical assistant program or one (1) year of medical assistant experience.
• BLS Certification and/or Canadian equivalent

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience in a medical setting.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient medical histories, vital signs, test results and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Performs daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.
• Prepares treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assists practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Prepares and administers medications for patients as directed by physicians.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

What This Job Offers

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