Medical Assistant

Sirius Staffing; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirius Staffing in Southfield, MI is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Assistant to support examinations and daily clinical operations. You will prepare exam rooms, obtain vital signs, assist physicians, and maintain accurate medical charts to ensure a smooth patient experience.

Responsibilities include chart preparation, data entry, HIPAA-compliant documentation, organizing records, and travel between offices as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior MA/clinical support experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, medications and labs.
• Experience obtaining and documenting vital signs.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Outlook and general computer use.
• Maintain confidential and accurate medical records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and ensure they are clean, organized, stocked, and ready for appointments.
• Greet examinees and escort to appropriate rooms.
• Review, organize, and prepare medical charts for physicians.
• Assist with chart preparation, documentation, filing, and updating records.
• Obtain, measure, and record vital signs (BP, pulse, temp, height, weight).
• Assist physicians during examinations and act as chaperone when required.
• Coordinate room availability and maintain efficient patient flow.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant medical documentation and patient privacy.
• Identify equipment issues and inventory needs; report to management.
• Perform administrative duties including data entry, typing, filing, scanning, emailing, and proofreading.
• Travel between office locations as needed and participate in training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization & time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sirius Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Medical Assistant to support medical examinations and daily clinical operations in Southfield, MI.

Summary: This position is responsible for preparing examination rooms, obtaining and recording vital signs, assisting physicians during examinations, maintaining accurate medical charts, and ensuring a smooth and efficient patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and ensure they are clean, organized, properly stocked, and ready for scheduled appointments.
• Greet examinees and escort them to the appropriate examination rooms.
• Review, organize, and prepare medical charts, ensuring all necessary records and examinee information are available for the examining physician.
• Assist with chart preparation, documentation, filing, and updating medical records as needed.
• Obtain, measure, and accurately record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight.
• Prepare examinees for medical examinations and assist physicians throughout the examination process as needed.
• Serve as a chaperone during examinations when requested or required.
• Coordinate examination room availability and maintain an efficient patient flow to keep appointments on schedule.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation while ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Identify and report equipment issues, supply shortages, or maintenance needs to management.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties, including data entry, typing, filing, scanning, emailing, and proofreading medical documentation.
• Assist with organizing, maintaining, and securing patient charts and examination records.
• Monitor clinical supplies and assist with inventory management to ensure examination rooms remain properly equipped.
• Follow all applicable state and federal healthcare regulations, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Travel between office locations as needed to support examination schedules.
• Participate in required training and educational activities.
• Perform additional clinical and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant, Clinical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or in a similar healthcare support role preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, medications, and basic laboratory values.
• Experience obtaining and documenting patient vital signs.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, organizing, and maintaining medical charts and patient records.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and general computer applications.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including scanners, fax machines, copiers, and telephones.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate and complete medical documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills when interacting with physicians, examinees, and office personnel.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical setting while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules, unexpected delays, and operational needs.
• Must be willing and able to travel between office locations as required.

Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.