Medical Assistant: Fast-Paced Patient Care & Exams

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University in East Lansing seeks a Medical Assistant under RN supervision to perform a full range of clinical duties, including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, administering vaccinations, and documenting visits in the electronic medical record.

You will support providers during exams and minor procedures, manage supplies, maintain sterile technique, and assist with screening tests and basic lab work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft products and EMR systems.
• Certification as a medical assistant and HIPAA familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document vitals; obtain basic treatment information.
• Perform treatments and screenings requested by providers (EKG, dressings, immunizations).
• Assist providers during exams and minor surgeries; restock and prepare supplies.
• Maintain sterile technique and proper handling of blood and bodily fluids.
• Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and support quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft products

Outlook

Athena EHR

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Decision making under stress

Education

High school diploma

Nurse Health Aide course

Phlebotomy certification

Medical Billing and Medical Terminology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

EMR software

Job description

Michigan State University in East Lansing seeks a Medical Assistant under RN supervision to perform a full range of clinical duties, including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, administering vaccinations, and documenting visits in the electronic medical record.

You will support providers during exams and minor procedures, manage supplies, maintain sterile technique, and assist with screening tests and basic lab work.