Medical Assistant

Pinnacle GI Partners•East Lansing, MI

12d•$18

About The Position

To aid in our rapid growth and continue to differentiate our patient experience, we’re hiring a Medical Assistant. This role will be required travel and perform assigned duties at all current locations and future acquired locations by Pinnacle GI Partners. The ideal candidate will have a completed all levels of education to have achieved a High School or GED degree. Will have completed a medical training course or a Medical Assistant Program. Will have 1-3 years’ experience in customer service, preferably within a medical setting. The Medical Assistant will report directly to the Clinical Supervisor and demonstrate working within a team and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Completion of High School or a GED program
Completion of a Medical program or a Medical Assistant program
Obtain a minimum of 1-3 years customer service experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Must demonstrate a high competency level with general computer applications and functions
Must successfully pass a background check and a drug screening

Nice To Haves

Obtained RMA or CMA certification, preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician and MLP by performing the following duties
Interviews patients to verify medical and surgical history, medications, and allergies. Measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height, and documents in chart.
Prep charts no later than the day before clinic
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Cleans and restocks exam rooms daily
Assists Physician with procedure when needed
Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment
Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed
Cleans and sterilizes instruments
Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
Operates breath test equipment to administer routine diagnostic test. Calibrates equipment and contacts representative if repairs are needed. Checks supplies monthly and reorders if needed
Administers patient immunizations
Obtains x-ray, lab tests, and pathology results as needed. Obtains discharge summary, labs, x-ray, procedure notes and pathology for all in patient follow up visits
Inventories drug samples and contacts reps when stock is low. Checks stock monthly for outdated drugs and discards them
Obtains medication authorizations as needed Maintains open communication with physicians, MLP’s and triage nurses in order to carry out written orders with accuracy and in a timely manner.
Answers phone messages for prescription refills or sample requests. Reviews chart to verify medication orders. Discusses with physician or triage nurse if no orders on chart. All analgesic requests to be forwarded to Triage nurses. Refer to front office if appointment indicated. Document in patient’s chart.
Phones in prescription requests to pharmacies and documents into patient’s chart, primarily e-scribe.
Prints office schedules for next day