Clinical Medical Assistant Apprentice

Family Practice of Cadillac, P.C.; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Practice of Cadillac, P.C. is offering a medical assistant apprentice role designed to train through a CCMA program.

The path includes a 90-day probation, agreement sign with MIWorks, and successful completion of a 12‑month CCMA program through NMC Ed2Go. Responsibilities cover vital signs, patient history, injections, vaccines, EKGs, specimen collection, and documentation, with full-time shifts ranging 7:30am‑9:00pm and weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include HS diploma or equivalent and Michigan CNA cert or equivalent.
• Acceptance of CCMA apprenticeship program requirements is required.
• Previous related healthcare exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine pre-examination procedures including vital signs and medical history.
• Assist physician in medical/clinical tasks and patient care.
• Obtain specimens for flu, urinalysis, pregnancy tests, and other tests.
• Administer IM, SUBQ, and ID injections including allergy injections.
• Administer vaccines to pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.
• Perform EKG, hearing and eye testing and document results.
• Sterilize instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Document patient interactions accurately in the medical record.
• Assist with exam room stocking, cleaning, and supply management.
• Follow OSHA/MIOSHA and HIPAA protocols; support other tasks as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

PHQ-9

Injections

Vaccinations

EKG

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Michigan CNA certification or equivalent

CCMA apprenticeship acceptance

Job description

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Michigan CNA certification or equivalent work experience required. Acceptance of the apprenticeship program requirements for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).

Apprenticeship Requirements:

• Complete a 90-day probationary period before enrolling in NMC Ed2Go program.
• Sign Apprenticeship Agreement with MIWorks.
• Agree to completion of the 12-month CCMA program through NMC Ed2Go.
• Complete the 12-page training guide and finish NMC program in 12 months.
• Agree to completion of the CCMA certification exam. A passing grade will be required to continue employment with Family Practice of Cadillac in a Medical Assistant capacity.

Classification:

Full-time Hours: 32-40 Hours per Week 4 Shifts per Week Varying Shifts: 7:30am-3:30pm 8:00am-6:00pm 1:30pm-9:00pm Weekend Rotation: Saturday 7:30 -2:00 Sunday 8:45 – 1:00 Note: Medical assistant apprentice reports ½ hour before the physician schedule; i.e. if schedule says 8, medical assistant apprentice arrives at 7:30am; if schedule says 8:30, medical assistant apprentice arrives at 8:00am; if schedule says 2, medical assistant apprentice arrives at 1:30pm.

Accountability:

Clinical Team Leader Office Manager Managing Corporate Physician

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine pre-examination procedures including taking vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, PHQ-9 and assessing and recording objective and subjective data concerning patient’s presenting condition during the rooming process.
• Assist the physician in all medical/clinical aspects of his/her responsibilities of patient care in a timely, efficient manner.
• Obtain specimens for flu, urinalysis, pregnancy tests, COVID, etc. and perform said tests.
• Administer various IM, SUBQ, and ID injections, including allergy injections as directed by the physician.
• Administer pediatric, adolescent, and adult vaccines and document.
• Perform EKG, hearing and eye testing and document.
• Perform sterilization of instruments and supplies in preparation for procedures.
• Address gaps in care/treatment opportunities.
• Accurately and completely document all patient interaction in medical record.
• Assist with exam room stocking of supplies.
• Properly clean and disinfect patient care areas.
• Assist with incoming telephone calls regarding patient care; see telephone responsibilities below.
• Follow all practice protocols, including OSHA/MIOSHA and HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Assist with any other tasks requested by Clinical Team Leader.

Telephone Responsibilities:

• Answer mobile phone calls in 3 rings unless rooming a patient.
• Assist with patient assessments.
• Contact patients regarding test results and other doctor orders.
• Assist with return patient calls.
• Submit prescription renewals to pharmacies.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Assist with all other phone messages, forms, etc.

Other Responsibilities:

Assist with other miscellaneous duties: biohazard collection, laundry, collection, eye wash station monitoring, crash cart supply monitoring and ordering, oxygen tank monitoring, supplies inventory and ordering, vaccine prog