Medical Assistant | Casual | Hillsdale Hospital Clinics

Hillsdale Hospital•Hillsdale Township, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Hillsdale Hospital Clinics is seeking a Medical Assistant for a casual position. This role involves preparing patients for examinations and treatments, assisting providers during procedures, conducting lab tests, and maintaining exam rooms. The position requires excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills, along with attention to detail, compassion, and empathy. The Medical Assistant may also be required to float to other clinics as needed and must abide by all regulations and policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; must be from an accredited institution and meet the Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements
Must have excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills.
This job also requires excellent attendance and attention to detail, plus compassion and empathy
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (available through Hillsdale Hospital)

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

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