Medical Assistant - Primary Care

McLaren Health Care • Macomb, MI

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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 that support the examination and treatment of patients. Duties include taking vital signs, assisting with procedures and treatments, administering injections, and performing venipuncture. The role also performs clerical duties to support efficient operations.

The Medical Assistant prepares examination rooms and supplies, organizes forms, collaborates with providers during patient visits, documents care in patient charts or computer systems, and carries out tests and treatments as directed. Float positions require travel to or between clinics. For clinics with the Rural Health Designation, Basic Life Support certification from an approved provider is required within six months of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician; alternatively, 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 certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Canadian equivalents, or another MHC-approved resuscitation certification provider 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) credential through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential through 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; and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Prepare examination rooms, including turning on computer terminals and stocking supplies.
• Organize forms for physicals and other visits.
• Work collaboratively with providers to collect patient histories and prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for visits.
• Document interventions, patient and family responses, medications dispensed or prescribed, vital signs, and other relevant information in patient charts or computer systems.
• Administer EKGs, PFTs, immunizations, and medicines; draw blood; and perform other duties as directed.
• Obtain approval for and phone in prescriptions as directed.
• Complete laboratory slips and referral forms as directed.
• Assist with routine procedures for gynecological examinations, physicals, and office visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED