In-Home Medical Assistant for Geriatric Care

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Friendly work environment

Job summary

Integrated Visiting Physician Solutions PC conducts medical visits at seniors’ homes, assisted living facilities, and similar settings, providing a range of medical services beyond traditional primary care. The Medical Assistant will support physicians during in-home visits, manage supplies, prepare patients, and document services while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, with six months of patient-care experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of practice protocols to assist in delivering patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Ability to adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to analyze problems and resolve issues in a rapid, direct and complete manner.
• Ability to assess importance of inquiry and to assign priority for resolution.
• Skill in teamwork and maintaining relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Follow company policies and procedures; abide by core values.
• Pairs with Physician to drive to residential areas for scheduled visits.
• Maintain and upkeep of assigned medical supplies and technology center.
• Prepare patients for in-home procedures (vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, injections, accuchecks).
• Label, store and package specimens for lab delivery.
• Log and update patient information in EMR.
• Document all ordered services (durable medical equipment, ancillary services).
• Comply with CLIA standards; observe OSHA and HIPAA requirements.
• Assist physician in preparing for minor surgeries and examinations.
• Aid in communication and sign-off with patient/caregivers.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certificate from accredited institute

Job description

Integrated Visiting Physician Solutions PC conducts medical visits at seniors’ homes, assisted living facilities, and similar settings, providing a range of medical services beyond traditional primary care. The Medical Assistant will support physicians during in-home visits, manage supplies, prepare patients, and document services while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, with six months of patient-care experience and a valid driver’s license.