Medical Assistant - General/Vascular Surgery

McLaren Health Care; Clinton Township (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

$18.41/hour starting pay for non-certified Medical Assistants

$19.43/hour starting pay for certified Medical Assistants

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Clinton Township, South Dakota, seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to provide excellent patient care. Responsibilities include assisting in medical procedures, documenting patient interventions, and preparing rooms for examinations.

The role requires a high school diploma and relevant experience. Full-time opportunities available with an 8:00am - 5:00pm schedule and eligibility for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and six months experience as a Medical Assistant or a Patient Care Tech.
• Completion of a medical assistant program or related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire (for specific clinics).

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing a variety of medical procedures and tests.
• Document all interventions and patient responses.
• Prepare examining rooms and necessary equipment for patient visits.
• Administer EKGs, immunizations, and perform blood draws as directed.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Medical procedures assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new hires

$18.41/hour starting wage for non-certified Medical Assistants

$19.43/hour starting wage for Medical Assistants Certified through AAMA or AMT

Position Summary

Under general supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, will provide excellent patient care by performing or assisting in a variety of medical procedures and tests to assist in the examination and treatment of patients, including but not limited to vital signs, procedures, various treatment, administering injections and venipuncture. Assists with clerical duties to maintain efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Performs to service excellence standards
• Responds promptly, professionally and courteously to all customers’ needs
• Cooperates and communicates effectively with all patients, families and staff
• Contributes to continuous quality improvement efforts
• Prepares examining rooms including turning on computer terminals and stocks room with supplies
• Organizes forms for physicals, etc.
• Works collaboratively with provider to assist in providing care to patients
• Collect patient’s history
• Prepares patient and necessary equipment/supplies for visit
• Documents all interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed or prescribed, vital signs, etc. in-patient chart and/or computer system
• Administers EKGs, PFTs, immunizations, medicines, draws blood, etc. as directed
• Obtains approval for and phones in prescriptions as directed
• Completes lab slips and referral forms as directed
• Assists with routine procedures for gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits, etc.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent and six months experience as a Medical Assistant or a Patient Care Tech
• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of one of the following programs: medical assistant, emergency medical technician, nurse assistant, licensed practical nurse, armed services medic, or patient care technician
• For clinics with the Rural Health Designation, Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), and Canadian equivalents, (MHC approved providers for the resuscitation certification) is required within 6 months of hire
• For positions designated as float positions, travel to or between clinics is required

Preferred

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Electronic medical record experience
• One-year experience working in medical office with multiple providers
• Previous experience working in a medical office of the same specialty

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26003455
• Daily Work Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No