Medical Assistant Certified - Infusion

Trinity Health MI; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Michigan seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for a part-time position in their Infusion Center. The role involves providing essential patient care, assisting medical personnel, and documenting vital patient information. Candidates should possess certification and skills in venipuncture. The position requires effective communication and strong teamwork to ensure quality care in a compassionate environment. Entry-level applicants are encouraged to apply for this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant with appropriate training and certification.
• Proficiency in venipuncture and accessing vascular devices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care assistance to medical staff in the Infusion Center.
• Maintain patient flow and assist in scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Document patient care and maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Venipuncture skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Certified Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant – Contingent, Infusion Center

Position Purpose

The Certified Medical Assistant will provide patient care assistance to the Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses. Additionally, the Certified Medical Assistant will have the following duties and responsibilities: telephone triage support, maintaining patient flow through clinic, bringing back patients for their appointments, obtaining the medical history form and verifying information with the patient, entering medical history information into the EMR system, prepping patients for any/all procedures performed in the Infusion Center, generating referrals, prescriptions, testing referrals, and all discharge paperwork using an EMR system, scheduling the patient’s follow up appointment as needed, discharging patients and answering any questions that they may have, ordering medical supplies and stocking inventory, maintaining clean exam rooms and stock with supplies.

Employment Type

Part-time

Shift

Day Shift

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge to perform the duties of the job.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and maintains annual assigned competencies within the required timeline.
• Provides quality patient care by considering the age-specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
• Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation, and maintenance of the environment. Operates and maintains equipment in a safe and appropriate manner and promptly reports any defects or malfunctions. Maintains a safe work environment and participates with team members in set-up and clean-up of lab, exam and triage areas.
• Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.).
• Promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork.
• Delivers basic age-appropriate nursing care effectively and efficiently.
• Controls patient flow to and from infusion bays, injection and exam rooms while assisting with positioning, ambulating, and transporting patients safely.
• Assists patients with dietary needs.
• Anticipates and provides comfort measures for patients.
• Answers call lights and responds to patient requests promptly.
• Assists members of the medical team, as directed, within their scope of practice.
• Documents patient care or unit-related information according to hospital standards by maintaining proficiency in the current EMR system. Functions include patient tracking, documenting vital signs, height, weight, pain level assessment, performance of patient allergy and medical history updates, flowing outside lab work into the record, documenting injections and port flushes in the questionnaire, printing lab results and patient demographics as needed, performing charging functions for billable activities to ensure all charges have been documented.
• Is proficient in venipuncture skills and accessing vascular access devices. Follows protocol for dressing changes, obtaining blood, and flushing of vascular access devices.
• Administers IM and SQ injections and documents treatment.
• Follows appropriate procedures for the performance of all laboratory tests in a hematology oncology setting.
• Prepares specimens to be sent to various facilities for testing. These include but aren’t limited to bone marrow specimens, STAT lab work.
• Reviews and documents patient lab values. Reports clinical lab values, vital signs, and pain assessment levels to the appropriate person.
• Monitors and submits orders for all supplies for the Infusion Center, including all supplies for lab testing.
• Responds to emergency situations in the Infusion Center per protocol.
• Actively complies with and supports SJMC Employee Service Standards.
• Provides psycho-social and emotional support to patients and families.
• Works closely with the Research Department to deliver care to research patients.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional behavior.
• Attends clinical and staff meetings as directed.
• Maintains confidentiality consistent with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict constructively, helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to Chelsea Hospital. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values and policies of Chelsea Hospital.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care