Medical Assistant

Description

Integrated Health Associates (IHA) Office: Gynecologic/Oncology
Location: Ann Arbor
Shift: Day shift
Status: Full-time
Will consider part-time or contingent candidates
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 0-1 year previous clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
In absence of completed MA Program/Externship/Internship, must have 2+ years’ clinical experience providing clinical support in community-based clinic and be subject to standardized testing and evaluation of clinical skills.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Assists in the examination and treatment of patients by tracking patient information, documenting the medical record, assisting with in-office procedures and testing, administering medications and providing patient and caregiver education.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Greets and courteously escorts patient and other guests to examination room.
• Determines and documents reason for the visit; utilizes critical thinking skills within the scope of the role to assess if patient information requires higher level follow up.
• Performs initial response screening following protocols approved by supervising healthcare provider (i.e., physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse midwife); obtains information from patient to complete appropriate EMR template(s) to update patient history.
• Obtains patient vital signs and accurately documents information in patient EMR file; including vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, height and weight; calculates and documents BMI.
• Directly enters medication, laboratory and radiology orders into the electronic medical record per state, local and professional guidelines.
• Performs diagnostic tests as directed by healthcare provider. May operate equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
• Performs basic Gaps in Care. Credentialed MAs will perform TB testing.
• Tracks and informs patient of laboratory/diagnostic test results as directed by provider and according to IHA/office protocols; communicates with patient regarding provider instructions based on test results received.
• Administers prescribed medications and facilitates prescription renewals as directed by healthcare provider.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of accredited/approved: MA program and MA Externship;MA Internship;Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program;Paramedic program; orCertified Athletic Trainer.
• If credentialed, maintains current MA Re-Certification CEUs.
• CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: MA-Non-Credentialed I: MA eligible to attain Medical Assistant Certification is desired, or EMT with current/active license in the State of Michigan, or Paramedic following successful completion of the National Registry Paramedic Exam and/or holds a current/active license in the State of Michigan. Valid CPR certification.
• MA-Credentialed I: Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following certifying agencies: American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA)American Medical Technologists (RMA)National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)National Healthcareer Association (CCMA)National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA)American Medical Certification Association (CMAC).