Compassionate Medical Assistant - Clinical Support & Admin

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for its outpatient clinic. Under supervision, you will obtain patient histories, prepare exam rooms, assist clinicians, and manage daily administrative tasks.

You will administer medications as directed, document clinically, and ensure HIPAA/OSHA compliance while delivering compassionate patient care and coordinating with the care team in a diverse community setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification required.
• Minimum of one year in a medical setting; psych experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient histories, vitals, test results and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Administers long acting injections to patients.
• Coordinates the daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.
• Prepares treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assists practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Prepares and administers medications for patients as directed by physicians.
• Completes clinical documentation as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for its outpatient clinic. Under supervision, you will obtain patient histories, prepare exam rooms, assist clinicians, and manage daily administrative tasks.

You will administer medications as directed, document clinically, and ensure HIPAA/OSHA compliance while delivering compassionate patient care and coordinating with the care team in a diverse community setting.