Medical Assistant - Help Build a New Rural Clinic

Sheridan Community Hospital; Cato Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Community Hospital is opening Lakeview Health Partners, our new Rural Health Clinic in Lakeview, Michigan. We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our growing team to help establish the new clinic and support providers and patients.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with examinations, phlebotomy, administering vaccines, EMR documentation, coordinating referrals, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Medical Assisting or certification program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare patients for examinations, obtain vital signs, and document medical histories.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, and CLIA-waived laboratory testing.
• Administer medications, immunizations, and allergy injections as directed.
• Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, and prior authorizations.
• Provide patient education and communicate provider instructions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Medical Assisting certification

Tools

EMR software

CLIA-waived lab testing

Job description

Sheridan Community Hospital is opening Lakeview Health Partners, our new Rural Health Clinic in Lakeview, Michigan. We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our growing team to help establish the new clinic and support providers and patients.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with examinations, phlebotomy, administering vaccines, EMR documentation, coordinating referrals, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.