Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

Trinity Health MI; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to physicians and maintain exam and procedure areas. You will perform vital signs, assist in exams, and help with scheduling, referrals, and patient communication under supervision.

Responsibilities include triage calls, preparing patients for visits, coordinating tests, and ensuring clean, stocked rooms while protecting patient confidentiality and adhering to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Six months of medical assistant training.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for physician by taking vital signs and obtaining chief complaints.
• Assists physicians in exams and procedures, with gynecological exams requiring MA presence.
• Performs tests and procedures like EKGs, strep tests, urinalysis, and injections.
• Arranges patient admissions, bed management, and precertification when necessary.
• Triages calls based on patient symptoms and communicates results to physicians.
• Documents phone contacts and medications in patient chart.
• Completes referrals and coordinates scheduling of tests and return visits.
• Maintains clean, stocked exam rooms and reports shortages or malfunctions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Independent work

Education

High School education

Six months medical assistant training

Job description

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to physicians and maintain exam and procedure areas. You will perform vital signs, assist in exams, and help with scheduling, referrals, and patient communication under supervision.

Responsibilities include triage calls, preparing patients for visits, coordinating tests, and ensuring clean, stocked rooms while protecting patient confidentiality and adhering to hospital policies.