Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

ProMedica Monroe Physicians; Town of Adrian (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

ProMedica Monroe Physicians is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to work with patients and providers in the Internal Medicine/Family Medicine department. You will take vital signs, prepare patients for visits, perform selected tests, and organize schedules while following clinical protocols and regulatory requirements.

Communication is essential as you relay messages between patients and the health care team.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of an MA program or 1 year as an MA.
• Certification as MA or active LPN/RN license.
• BLS CPR certification (AHA) or within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in medical industry or related continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Take and document vital signs and prepare patients for visits.
• Perform specialized tests and prepare schedules following protocols.
• Communicate with patients, peers and health care team effectively.
• Relate messages for providers or nurses by phone or in person.
• Serve as a resource and role model for Medical Assistants and Patient Service Coordinators.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

MA program graduate

LPN/RN license or certification

Job description

Location:

Physicians - Internal Medicine - Family Medicine Department:

Internal Medicine Weekly Hours:

40

Status:

Full time

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

As a Certified Medical Assistant at ProMedica, you will work directly with patients and providers to deliver clinical excellence and enhanced patient experience.

You will prepare patients for visits by taking and documenting vital signs, performing specialized tests and preparing schedules. These tasks require following clinical protocols, regulatory requirements and standards.

Communication is key in this role; you will interact with patients, peers and all members of the health care team. You will also apply your clinical knowledge when answering patient phone calls and relaying messages for providers or nurses.

This position also requires leadership skills as you will act as a resource and role model for Medical Assistants and Patient Service Coordinator teams.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate or equivalent. Completion of a recognized MA program at an accredited college or university or worked 1 year as an MA to meet the requirements to become certified.
• Experience in the medical industry, including patient care or non-patient care roles. In lieu of experience, will accept continuing education in a healthcare related area of study.
• Registration or Certification as a Medical Assistant through accredited body required ; or active license from applicable state as an LPN/RN.
• BLS (CPR), must present a current BLS course card from the AHA at time of employment , or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• 1 year experience in direct patient care.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus .

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace