Medical Assistant

Wayne State University Physician Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians with testing, examinations, education and patient treatment in a busy ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities include taking histories, measuring vital signs, performing tests, assisting procedures and handling follow-ups while maintaining confidentiality and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant (level I preferred, level II required).
• CPR Certification is required.
• 3–5 years’ ambulatory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to examination rooms and record medical history.
• Take and enter vital signs into medical records; alert physician of abnormalities.
• Perform testing and sample collection including blood draws, EKGs, injections, cultures, urinalyses.
• Assist physician with medical procedures as needed.
• Follow up on test results and ensure proper labeling and transport of samples.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and restock supplies; manage patient records and scheduling.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical equipment

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program graduate

MA Certification (CMA/CPR)

CPR Certification

Ambulatory care experience (3–5 years)

Tools

EKG

Ultrasound

Job description

## Medical AssistantApplylocations: Detroit, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: R-101858# **About Us:***Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.*With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.# **Job Summary:**The Medical Assistant will assist Physicians with testing, examinations, education and treatment of patients.# **Job Description:****Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Greet and escort patients to examination rooms; take detailed medical history* Take and enter into medical record patients’ vital signs; alert physician or nurse of any abnormalities* Perform testing and/or sample collection including blood draws, electrocardiograms, injections, cultures, biopsies, urinalyses, etc.; ensure all collected samples are properly labeled and transported in a timely fashion* Assist physician with medical procedures* Follow-up/track receipt of results from tests and procedures ordered by the physician* Check encounter forms, diagnostic laboratory forms and physician orders on patients’ records for accuracy and completeness* Maintain a safe and clean environment; clean equipment and examination rooms according to established procedures* Retrieve and deliver paperwork or supplies and distribute forms, etc. to other departments* Maintain various logs including maintenance, inventory and biopsy* Perform clerical duties including photocopying, data entry, faxing, e-mailing, ordering supplies, establishing and following up on appointment scheduling and maintaining and retrieving patient records* Perform reception duties including answering telephones and taking and relaying messages* Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice**Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training:*** High School Diploma or GED required* Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program* Certification as a Medical Assistant (level I preferred, level II required)* CPR Certification* 3-5 years’ experience in ambulatory care preferred**Skills and Abilities:*** Patient care skills* Ability to operate accurately a variety of medical equipment including blood pressure monitors, autoclaves, glucometers, thermometers, syringes/needles, scales, EKG, ultrasound, centrifuges, stethoscopes* Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)* Good analytical and judgment skills* Ability to use computer software programs and systems* Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data* Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time**Safety Requirements:*** Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures**Working Conditions/Schedule:*** 40-hour work week, hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the department. Additional Hours may be requiredWayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer