Clinical Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Procedures

Trinity Health; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Mercy Health System in Michigan seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to physicians and maintain exam rooms and supply cabinets. Primary duties include patient prep, vital signs, charting, and basic patient communication.

Responsibilities cover assisting during exams, arranging admissions, triage by telephone, and coordinating tests and referrals while upholding confidentiality and teamwork within the health system.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Six months of medical assistant training and medical office experience, or relevant combination.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, coworkers and other department representatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for physicians by taking vital signs and collecting chief complaints.
• Ensure exam rooms and supply cabinets are clean and stocked.
• Conduct telephone triage and provide routine information to patients.
• Assist physicians during exams and procedures.
• Perform tests and procedures (EKG, urine tests, injections, etc.).
• Arrange patient admissions and precertification when necessary.
• Document patient interactions and medications in charts.
• Coordinate scheduling of tests and return visits.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism.
• Collaborate with the medical team and support staff to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training/experience

Job description

St. Joseph Mercy Health System in Michigan seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to physicians and maintain exam rooms and supply cabinets. Primary duties include patient prep, vital signs, charting, and basic patient communication.

Responsibilities cover assisting during exams, arranging admissions, triage by telephone, and coordinating tests and referrals while upholding confidentiality and teamwork within the health system.