St. Johns - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Sparrow•St. Johns, MI

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is responsible for efficiently and effectively processing patients through the practice and assisting providers in delivering quality, compassionate patient care. The role includes preparing patients for examinations, taking and updating patient information, administering authorized medications and immunizations, and supporting treatments. The Medical Assistant also helps maintain practice standards, patient education, equipment and environmental safety, and efficient clinical and clerical operations.

Requirements

BCLS certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a formal medical assistant training program, including an externship.
Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
Ability to provide age-specific patient care that addresses physical and safety needs, psychosocial concerns, and educational level.
Positive team attitude and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, providers, and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification through American Medical Technologists (AMT) or the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is preferred.
Experience using an electronic health record.
EPIC experience.
Experience as a Medical Assistant in a physician office setting.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations by reviewing charts for completeness and accuracy, escorting patients to exam rooms, taking blood pressure, temperature, height, and weight, updating medication and allergy information, and updating health histories.
Inform providers when patients are ready for examination.
Administer immunizations and oral and injectable medications, and assist with treatments authorized by providers.
Participate in the orientation of new caregivers.
Screen and triage phone calls, take accurate messages, distribute them to appropriate personnel, and phone prescriptions to pharmacies.
Participate in in-services and committees, and assist with developing and implementing quality-control measures and practice policies.
Perform clerical duties as needed to maintain efficient practice flow.
Inventory, order, and restock supplies as needed, and maintain equipment and environmental safety.
Promote patient and family teaching as appropriate and provide an educational environment for patients and families.
Document information appropriately in the electronic medical record.
Support the front desk as necessary.