Medical Assistant / Health Care Assistant

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university's College of Engineering is seeking a Medical Assistant/Health Care Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will perform a variety of tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse, including patient assessments, lab work, and assisting with routine examinations. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, critical decision-making abilities, and meet certification requirements. Join us to provide high-quality healthcare within an educational environment.

Qualifications

• Certification as a medical assistant required.
• Experience in a medical office setting preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance standards necessary.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain treatment information.
• Perform treatments and document procedures.
• Assist providers with exams and minor surgeries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical decision making

Patient care

Education

High school education

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Athena EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical Assistant / Health Care Assistant

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Working/Functional Title

Medical Assistant

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; 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.

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. 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.

Required Application Materials

Letter of interest, resume, verification of licensure.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

UHW.MSU.EDU

Summary of Health Risks

TB and Human Tissue Exposure.

Bidding eligibility ends June 3, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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