Ambulatory Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Diagnostics

Talentify; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support Physicians with testing, examinations, education and treatment of patients in a fast-paced ambulatory care setting.

The role requires completing a Medical Assistant program, MA certification, CPR, and 3–5 years of ambulatory care experience. Candidates should be proficient with patient care, vital signs, and basic medical equipment. 40-hour week; favorable for dedicated professionals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certification as Medical Assistant (level I preferred, level II required).
• CPR Certification.
• 3-5 years' experience in ambulatory care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to examination rooms; take detailed medical history.
• Take and enter into medical records patients' vital signs; alert physician or nurse of abnormalities.
• Perform testing and sample collection including blood draws, EKGs, injections, cultures, biopsies, urinalyses; label and transport samples.
• Assist physician with medical procedures.
• Follow-up/track results from tests and procedures.
• Maintain clean environment and equipment; restock and organize supplies.
• Perform clerical duties and scheduling; maintain patient records and communications.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships inside and outside the department.

Skills

Patient care

Medical equipment operation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Certification as Medical Assistant

CPR Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Medical equipment familiarity

Job description

Wayne Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support Physicians with testing, examinations, education and treatment of patients in a fast-paced ambulatory care setting.

The role requires completing a Medical Assistant program, MA certification, CPR, and 3–5 years of ambulatory care experience. Candidates should be proficient with patient care, vital signs, and basic medical equipment. 40-hour week; favorable for dedicated professionals.