Front Desk Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Admin

McLaren Health Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Port Huron, MI is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff across offices and clinics. The role combines patient care, administrative tasks, and basic clinical procedures to keep the workflow efficient.

You will handle patient registrations, scheduling, vital signs, specimen collection, and room preparation while ensuring HIPAA compliance and high-quality customer service. Training and ongoing certification are supported.

Qualifications

• Records patient histories, vital signs and test results while maintaining confidentiality.
• Answering phones, scheduling, check-in/out, updating records, billing and bookkeeping.
• Follows HIPAA/OSHA regulations and infection-control policies.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient histories and vital signs for medical records.
• Handles admin tasks: phones, scheduling, check-in/out, billing, insurance forms.
• Prepares exam rooms and assists in medical procedures.
• Maintains compassionate patient and family support.
• Ensures HIPAA/compliance and safety standards.
• Delivers medications per physician directions.
• Maintains clean, safe work environment.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Port Huron, MI is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff across offices and clinics. The role combines patient care, administrative tasks, and basic clinical procedures to keep the workflow efficient.

You will handle patient registrations, scheduling, vital signs, specimen collection, and room preparation while ensuring HIPAA compliance and high-quality customer service. Training and ongoing certification are supported.