Compassionate Medical Assistant: Clinic & Lab Support

Peoplefluent; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both clerical and clinical tasks in a busy practice. You will prepare patients for exams, perform basic testing, and assist with medications while ensuring high-quality care in a supportive environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program with externship, or equivalent Sparrow clinical experience.

Qualifications

• MA Certification preferred
• Experience in medical office setting preferred
• Experience with an EMR preferred
• Completion of medical assistant program with externship or 5 years Sparrow MA clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and document vital signs and chief complaint
• Perform laboratory and diagnostic testing
• Answer, screen and triage calls; relay messages to staff
• Schedule tests and referrals for patients
• Administer medications and call in prescriptions
• Assist in patient/family teaching and education environment
• Maintain logs, checks, and equipment for safety and quality control
• Cross-trained to perform clerical and clinical tasks as needed

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Clerical/clinical multitasking

Education

High School / GED

Medical Assistant program with externship

Tools

EMR

Job description

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both clerical and clinical tasks in a busy practice. You will prepare patients for exams, perform basic testing, and assist with medications while ensuring high-quality care in a supportive environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program with externship, or equivalent Sparrow clinical experience.