Medical Assistant / Health Care Assistant

Michigan State University

East Lansing (MI)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

8 days ago

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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

Position Summary

Under the supervision and direction of registered nurse, performs a full range of duties as a Medical Assistant. Typical duties include rooming patients and obtaining basic treatment information; performing various screening tests in order to prepare patients for physical examinations; administering vaccinations; documenting patients chief complaint, vital signs, current medications and allergies in electronic medical record; performing lab work; and preparing supplies/equipment for patient exams including sterilization for minor surgical procedures.

Working/Functional Title

Medical Assistant

Primary Responsibilities

Assess patients in a time-efficient manner, obtaining and documenting accurate information, using appropriate forms, assuring all necessary information is available for provider.
Perform treatments/procedures requested by providers (i.e. EKG, dressing changes, immunizations, etc.) and document appropriately.
Assist providers with routine exam and minor surgeries Function as a primary care staff member in the ordering of Student Health Service supplies and help with restocking of supplies as needed.
Prepare exam or minor surgery rooms with correct equipment and supplies for provider utilization.
When assigned to different clinic areas, assume responsibilities consistent with guidelines.
Exhibit proper handling of blood and bodily fluids.
Provide high quality health care to patients in other Olin clinics as needed.
Maintain Basic Life Support and Compliance certifications Assist in developing, monitoring, and implementing Quality Improvement Standards as it pertains to medical assisting.
Understands the team concept and displays a willingness to work as a team member and take direction as needed from the RN and provide support to our providers.
Maintain certification for Medical Assistant.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in a medical office setting or in a clinical setting performing routine health assessment tests; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require experience in the use word processing and database software, a specified medical course such as Nurse Health Aid and Phlebotomy, or Medical Billing and Medical Terminology experience. May require knowledge of electronic medical record and patient scheduling systems. Requires certification as a medical assistant.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of Microsoft products, Outlook email and calendar functions, Athena EHR, and HIPAA/Fraud compliance. Critical decision making skills while under stress. Excellent interpersonal skills needed to interact with patients, physicians and nursing staff. Experience in the use word processing and database software, a specified medical course such as Nurse Health Aid and Phlebotomy, or Medical Billing and Medical Terminology experience. Knowledge of electronic medical record and patient scheduling systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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