Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

McLaren Health Care•Lansing, MI

1d•$18 - $18

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 help maintain efficient operations. The Medical Assistant prepares examination rooms and supplies, organizes forms, and works collaboratively with providers to collect patient histories, prepare patients and equipment, and document care in patient charts or computer systems. As directed, the position may involve administering EKGs, pulmonary function tests, immunizations, and medicines; drawing blood; obtaining approval for and phoning in prescriptions; completing lab slips and referral forms; and assisting with routine gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits. The position is expected to meet service excellence standards and communicate and cooperate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician; 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 certification from 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) certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification 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, and communicate and cooperate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
Contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts.
Prepare examination rooms, including turning on computer terminals and stocking 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, medication dispensed or prescribed, and vital signs in patient charts or computer systems.
Administer EKGs, pulmonary function tests, immunizations, and medicines; draw blood; and perform other directed procedures.
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.