Medical Assistant - Cardiovascular

McLaren Health Care•Lansing, MI

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 to examine and treat 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 examination rooms and supplies, organizes forms, collects patient histories, and prepares patients and equipment for visits. Working collaboratively with providers, the Medical Assistant documents care and patient responses, performs tests and procedures as directed, supports prescription and referral processes, and assists with routine examinations and office visits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Tech; 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 (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalents through 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 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, medications dispensed or prescribed, vital signs, and other relevant information in patient charts or computer systems.
Administer EKGs, PFTs, immunizations, and medicines; draw blood as directed.
Obtain approval for prescriptions and phone them in as directed.
Complete laboratory slips and referral forms as directed.
Assist with routine procedures for gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits.