Medical Assistant | Full Time | Hillsdale Health and Wellness Clinic

Hillsdale Hospital•Hillsdale, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Hillsdale Health and Wellness Clinic is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team for a full-time position. The clinic operates 40 hours per week, with hours from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. This role involves preparing patients for examinations, assisting providers during procedures, carrying out provider orders, managing lab tests, and maintaining exam rooms. The clinic is committed to excellence in healthcare, community service, and providing a compassionate and safe healing environment. Hillsdale Hospital has been recognized as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace and a USA Today Top Workplaces.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; must be from an accredited institution and meet the Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements.
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 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.
Abide by all regulations, policies, work practices and instructions.
Float to other clinics if necessary to meet patient care needs.