Medical Assistant - Grand Rapids

maryfreebed; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Day Shift Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) to provide direct patient care under supervision. The role supports nurses and providers and helps patients progress toward rehabilitative goals.

You will perform vital signs, routine treatments, prepare charts, administer meds as ordered, maintain supplies, and educate patients. Must have CMA/RMA certification, MA training, and at least 2 years' experience.

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training/certificate; CMA or RMA certification.
• At least two years of clinical patient care experience (MA/LPN).
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency with computers and basic software (Microsoft Office, email).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to stay calm and act in emergencies.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for HealthCare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within license scope and clinic protocols.
• Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing/updating patient charts.
• Prepare patients for exams by noting health history in chart.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Assist clinical staff in examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications and injections as ordered.
• Complete forms and obtain provider signatures as needed.
• Manage supplies and clean instruments/equipment.
• Educate patients and maintain patient files/records.
• Stock and inventory exam rooms.
• Communicate with patients about medical advice.
• Occasionally relocate within the clinic to provide support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate (CMA/RMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Day Shift (United States of America) Summary

Under direction and supervision providers , the Medical Assistant, who is non-licensed, uses their clinical training as to provide direct patient care. This includes assisting with the rehabilitative goals of the patient, and supporting clinic nurses and providers as a part of the care team.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
• Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results, correspondence, etc. per clinic protocols.
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment by noting brief health history or the reason for visit in the patient's chart.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Assist the clinical staff in completing examination and procedures as instructed.
• Administer medications and injections as ordered.
• Completely fill out forms and obtain signature from provider , when necessary.
• Under the direction of the nurse or provider in charge, takes responsibility of medical supplies and cleaning of the medical instruments and equipment.
• Assist the clinical staff in providing patient education.
• Creates, maintains, patient files and all related records as needed.
• Stock, clean, and perform inventory of exam rooms.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding provider or nurse medical advice.
• Occasionally relocate to other jobs within the clinic to provide additional support.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training/certificate program. Certification as CMA or RMA.
• At least two (2) years of experience as a, Medical Assistant, LPN or in additional areas of patient health care in a clinical setting.
• Must have thorough education or training in the basics of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in the operation of computer hardware and software including Microsoft programs, email accounts, etc.
• Ability to maintains strict confidentiality
• Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions in a medical practice setting.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Course for HealthCare Providers.

Physical Demands

Required to stand, sit, talk, type, read and hear

Required to use hands and arms to handle, feel, carry and work

Required to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and rise from a kneeling position while performing patient care

Required to be independently mobile, with frequent bending and reaching overhead for activities such as positioning and transferring of patients and equipment

Must be able to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, by:
• T reating everyone with dignity and respect
• O ping more doors to opportunities for underrepresented cultures
• G rowing talent and people
• E valuating and eliminating disparities
• T aking action against injustices, bias and racism
• H onoring our differences and how to collaborate
• E ducating staff, patients, and the communities we care for
• R estoring Hope and Freedom, together

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.