Medical Assistant
Michigan Institute Of Urology · Grand Rapids, MI · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
The Role
A True Clinical Partner
Why This Position Stands Out
We are looking for a sharp, dependable professional to be the heartbeat of our clinical operations.
Perks
- High Impact, Zero Burnout
- No nights, no weekends, and absolutely no on-call
- No downtown congestion or parking fees
- Total Rewards: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, a 401(k) Retirement Plan, and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus Paid Holidays
Who You Are
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant school.
- Dedicated Teammate: You value a collaborative "we" over "me" culture and are always ready to support your colleagues.
- Driven and Dependable: You take pride in your punctuality and your ability to keep a clinical day running smoothly.
- Clinically Skilled: You have a solid background in a medical office setting and understand the flow of a specialty clinic.
General Summary
The Medical Assistant supports the delivery of urological services, performs work as required and functions as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team.
Essential Job Function/Competencies
- Performs various administrative and clinical duties under the direction of their assigned direct supervisor.
- Coordinates and schedules appointments of patients.
- Greets and prepares patients.
- Measures and records vital signs.
- Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint.
- Provides patient education with regards to medications, management of diseases, home treatments and special diets.
- Prepares patients for examinations and performs routing screening tests.
- Aids physicians with exams.
- Performs phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens.
- Performs basic lab tests.
- Performs EKG’s.
- Aids with X-ray and physician therapy procedures.
- Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization.
- Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures.
- Uses CPR skills when necessary.
- Prepares accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
- Opens office in the morning and closes in the afternoon.
- Maintains patient logs for the following: Lab requests, CT scans and other treatment orders for the patients.
- Maintains prescription ledger when needed.
- Ensures the back office has good flow, keeps rooms full and assists with room turnover.
- Performs new patient thorough work-up (x-rays, vitals, new patient packet explanation).
- Adds medical history on all new patients and updates all established patients’ history in accurately.
- Prepares for seeing patients the following day, including patient confirmation for next day visit.
- Completes patient medical record requests when necessary.
- Aids in the orientation and training of new personnel.
- Ensures proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed.
- Meets established attendance criteria and starts work promptly.
- Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts.
- Respects and acknowledges the organizations commitment to cultural diversity, which is expressed through behavior, language and actions.
- Consistently demonstrates good use of time and resources.
- Adheres to HR, & Corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensures that all medical records are accurate and complete for all patients.
- Ensures compliance of healthcare regulations, medical laws and high ethical standards.
- Regularly adheres and supports compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned including, but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA & CMS guidelines for Parts C & D on General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
- Performs other position related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Ability to perform well in stressful situations.
- Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR, Practice Management Solutions.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
- Project Management.
- Vendor relations (for those MA’s that are required to order office and clinical supplies).
- Database management.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience (based on State regulation requirements).
- Experience Requirements: 6 months experience working within a physician’s office desired. Urology experience desired.
- Physical Demands: Carrying Weight Frequency 1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66% 26-50 lbs. Occasionally from 2% to 33% Pushing/Pulling Frequency 1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2% 100 + lbs. Seldom, up to 2% Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33% Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2% Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33% Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%