Medical Assistant

PACKARD HEALTH INC; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Packard Health Inc in Ypsilanti, MI is seeking an Entry-Level Medical Assistant to support the daily operations of a community health clinic. You will greet patients, take vitals, collect specimens, and assist providers with exams in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include documenting patient information in EMR, administering vaccines and injections as directed, maintaining infection control, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Proficient in medical terminology and vital statistics.
• Experience with EMR systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort to examination room.
• Obtain and document patient vitals and reason for visit.
• Perform diagnostic tests and specimen collection as directed.
• Document results and communicate with patients per provider instructions.
• Administer vaccines and prescribed medications as directed.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and infection control.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Medication administration

Vaccinations

Infection control

Patient communication

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

CPR Certification

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Ypsilanti, MI 48198Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School/GEDTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health Care

Essential functions

• Greets and courteously escorts patient to examination room.
• Determines and documents reason for the visit
• Obtains patient vital signs and accurately documents information in the EMR.
• Performs diagnostic tests and general specimen collection duties (including blood, urine, throat swabs, etc.) or other medical office procedures as clinically indicated/directed by provider
• Completes primary clinical duties including collecting vitals, and completing blood draws, injections, vaccinations, and point of care testing.
• Informs patient of laboratory/diagnostic test results as directed by provider and according to office protocols; communicates with patient regarding provider instructions based on test results received.
• Reviews and reconciles medications with each encounter.
• Administers prescribed medications and vaccines as directed by healthcare provider.
• Actively works to improve practice performance and safety protocols.
• Provides patient/family education as directed by healthcare provider.
• Takes and relays accurate, comprehensive, dated and signed messages in a timely manner.
• Serves as liaison between patient and healthcare provider when necessary. Ensures timely and courteous follow-up regarding patient questions.
• Attends required meetings and training.
• Closes gaps for preventative PCMH measures and quality improvement.
• Ensures complete and accurate documentation
• Compliant with the basic principles of Infection Control and Hand Hygiene practices.
• Maintain HIPPA compliancy and PHI at all times.
• Provide general administrative support to the medical practice.
• Effectively communicates abnormal or urgent clinical findings in a timely manner.
• Adheres to all infection control and safety guidelines
• In smaller clinics and under certain circumstances, the Medical Assistant will assist with administrative functions such as patient registration, check in, and document management.
• Performs other duties as assigned and works within the scope of Medical Assistant role and certification

QualificationsCompetencies

• A strong commitment to service, the mission of Packard Health and addressing the needs of vulnerable persons of the community
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced clinic environment in a courteous and friendly mannerwhile maintaining the integrity of Packard standards.
• Ability and interest to cross-train in other areas of practice
• Demonstrated competency in required medical skills
• Ability to use software as required while performing the essential functions of the job including but not limited to electronic medical records and Microsoft products.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to effectively handle multiple priorities, time constraints and ever-changing medical situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, courteous and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations needed during the course of performing basic job duties, i.e.: calculating proper dosages for immunizations.
• Familiar with VFC and MCIR or similar vaccine management systems
• Ability to cross-train in other areas of practice in order to achieve smooth flow of all operations.

Required education and experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of accredited/approved Medical Assistant program preferred. (Certified)
• Demonstrated competency in obtaining accurate patient vital statistics (height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, etc.) and patient health history.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Phlebotomy (Adult/Peds)
• Valid and current CPR Certification

Additional eligibility requirements

Successful completion of accredited/approved Medical Assistant program through one of the following certifying agencies strongly preferred. (Certified)

• American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA)
• American Medical Technologists (RMA)
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)
• National Health career Association (CCMA)
• National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA)
• National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

Previous Medical Assistant clinical experience in an outpatient setting or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. (Non-Certified)