Medical Assistant / Health Care Assistant

MSU Internal Job Postings Details•East Lansing, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse, performs a full range of duties as a Medical Assistant. Typical duties include rooming patients and obtaining basic treatment information; performing various screening tests in order to prepare patients for physical examinations; administering vaccinations; documenting patients chief complaint, vital signs, current medications and allergies in electronic medical record; performing lab work; and preparing supplies/equipment for patient exams including sterilization for minor surgical procedures.

Requirements

High school education
Six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in a medical office setting or in a clinical setting performing routine health assessment tests
Certification as a medical assistant.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft products, Outlook email and calendar functions, Athena EHR, and HIPAA/Fraud compliance.
Critical decision making skills while under stress.
Excellent interpersonal skills needed to interact with patients, physicians and nursing staff.
Experience in the use word processing and database software, a specified medical course such as Nurse Health Aid and Phlebotomy, or Medical Billing and Medical Terminology experience.
Knowledge of electronic medical record and patient scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

Assess patients in a time-efficient manner, obtaining and documenting accurate information, using appropriate forms, assuring all necessary information is available for provider.
Perform treatments/procedures requested by providers (i.e. EKG, dressing changes, immunizations, etc.) and document appropriately.
Assist providers with routine exam and minor surgeries
Function as a primary care staff member in the ordering of Student Health Service supplies and help with restocking of supplies as needed.
Prepare exam or minor surgery rooms with correct equipment and supplies for provider utilization.
When assigned to different clinic areas, assume responsibilities consistent with guidelines.
Exhibit proper handling of blood and bodily fluids.
Provide high quality health care to patients in other Olin clinics as needed.
Maintain Basic Life Support and Compliance certifications
Assist in developing, monitoring, and implementing Quality Improvement Standards as it pertains to medical assisting.
Understands the team concept and displays a willingness to work as a team member and take direction as needed from the RN and provide support to our providers.
Maintain certification for Medical Assistant.