Carson General Surgery - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
About the role
This job opportunity involves the efficient and effective processing of patients through the clerical and clinical areas of the practice/clinic. The role requires the preparation of patients for examinations, obtaining vital signs and chief complaints, documenting information, performing laboratory and diagnostic testing, answering and screening phone calls, scheduling tests and appointments, administering medication, and engaging in patient education.
Responsibilities
- Prepares patient for examination
- Obtains vital signs and chief complaint
- Appropriately documents information obtained
- Performs laboratory and diagnostic testing
- Answers, screens and triages telephone calls
- Takes accurate messages and distributes to the appropriate personnel
- Schedules tests and referral appointments for patients
- Administers oral and injectable medication
- Phones prescriptions to pharmacies
- Engages and helps promote patient/family teaching as appropriate
- Works gaps in care registries to help improve the quality of care
- Maintains all logs and required checks (i.e., refrigerator temps, medications, oxygen, etc.)
- Maintains practice standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc.
- Inventories, orders and restocks areas as necessary
- Maintains and cleans equipment and environmental safety as required
- May assist in developing and implementing quality control and practice policies
- Cross trained to work both clerically and clinically
Requirements
- MA Certification preferred
- Specialty clinics may require six months specialty experience
- Relevant clinical experience within the past 5 years; if no clinical experience, completion of medical assistant program in past two years
- Previous work experience in medical office setting preferred
- Experience with an EMR preferred
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program, including an externship OR a minimum of 5 years of Sparrow medical assistant experience in a clinical capacity
- Specialized knowledge and skills: ability to provide care for patients, necessary visual and auditory acuity, positive team attitude, interpersonal skills, ability to work in an EMR environment
Qualifications
- Ability to provide care for patients, which is age specific to their physical and safety needs, psychosocial concerns and educational level
- Necessary visual and auditory acuity required to monitor patient's condition and operate department equipment
- Demonstrates a positive team attitude and has interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with clients, their families, providers and co-workers
- Ability to work in an EMR environment
Skills
- Ability to provide care for patients, which is age specific to their physical and safety needs, psychosocial concerns and educational level
- Necessary visual and auditory acuity required to monitor patient's condition and operate department equipment
- Demonstrates a positive team attitude and has interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with clients, their families, providers and co-workers
- Ability to work in an EMR environment
Benefits
The University of Michigan Health - Sparrow offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Specific details are subject to change and can be found in the employee handbook.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $XX.XX - $XXX.XX per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Final salary will be determined by the hiring manager and the employee's qualifications.
Schedule
The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, with hours varying depending on the clinic's needs. Exact hours will be discussed during the interview process.