Medical Assistant - Oxford Clinic

McLaren Health Care•Oxford, MI

5d•$18 - $19

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Medical Assistant provides patient care by performing or assisting with medical procedures and tests used in the examination and treatment of patients. Duties include taking vital signs, assisting with procedures and treatments, administering injections, and performing venipuncture. The role also includes clerical duties that support efficient clinic operations. The Medical Assistant prepares examining rooms and equipment, organizes forms, collects patient histories, and works collaboratively with providers during patient visits. The position documents care and patient responses in charts or computer systems and performs or assists with tests, immunizations, medication administration, blood draws, prescriptions, referrals, and routine procedures as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Tech; or a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a medical assistant, emergency medical technician, nurse assistant, licensed practical nurse, armed services medic, or patient care technician program.
For clinics with the Rural Health Designation, Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Canadian equivalents (MHC-approved resuscitation certification providers) is required within six months of hire.
For positions designated as float positions, travel to or between clinics is required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Electronic medical record experience.
One year of experience working in a medical office with multiple providers.
Previous experience working in a medical office of the same specialty.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly, professionally, and courteously to customers’ needs.
Communicate and cooperate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
Contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts.
Prepare examining rooms, turn on computer terminals, and stock rooms with supplies.
Organize forms for physicals and other visits.
Collect patient histories and prepare patients and necessary equipment or supplies for visits.
Document interventions, patient and family responses, medications dispensed or prescribed, and vital signs in patient charts or computer systems.
Administer EKGs, PFTs, immunizations, and medicines; draw blood; and perform other tasks as directed.
Obtain approval for and phone in prescriptions as directed.
Complete lab slips and referral forms as directed.
Assist with routine procedures for gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits.