Medical Assistant (MA)

About the role

The role involves assisting 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. Duties are performed under the oversight and direction of professional clinical staff and providers.

Responsibilities

• Greets and courteously escorts patient and other guests to examination room.
• Determines and documents reason for the visit; assesses if patient information requires higher level follow up.
• Performs initial response screening following protocols approved by supervising healthcare provider; obtains information from patient to complete appropriate EMR template(s).
• Obtains patient vital signs and accurately documents information in patient EMR file; performs diagnostic tests as directed by healthcare provider.
• Administers prescribed medications and facilitates prescription renewals as directed by healthcare provider.
• Participates in disease management programs under supervision of Care Manager and/or Nurse Manager.
• Supports other offices, attends meetings and training as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of accredited/approved MA program and MA Externship; 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.
• Ability to perform all NEO Basic Competencies.
• Ability to perform all Medical Receptionist I Essential Functions.
• Ability to work Mode of Work, which is onsite.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Credentials/Licenses: 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Ability to perform all NEO Basic Competencies.
• Ability to perform all Medical Receptionist I Essential Functions.
• Ability to work Mode of Work, which is onsite.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Day Shift.