Medical Assistant | Hillsdale Medical Associates, Hudson Road

Hillsdale Hospital•Hillsdale, MI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Hillsdale Hospital is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team at Hillsdale Medical Associates on Hudson Road. This full-time position involves preparing patients for examinations, assisting providers during procedures, managing lab tests, and ensuring exam rooms are clean and stocked. The role requires excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills, along with strong attention to detail, compassion, and empathy. The hospital is committed to excellence in healthcare, community service, and providing a safe, healing environment, recognized as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace and a USA Today Top Workplaces.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required from an accredited institution.
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.

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.
Float to other clinics if it becomes necessary to meet patient care needs.