Medical Assistant I

Wayne State University Physician Group; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University Physician Group in Detroit, MI is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support physicians with patient testing, examinations and education in an ambulatory care setting.

The role involves taking vital signs, preparing rooms, performing basic tests, handling specimens, managing records, and providing clerical support to ensure efficient patient flow. Prior MA training and CPR certification preferred; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certification as Medical Assistant (level I preferred, level II required).
• CPR Certification and ambulatory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to examination rooms and collect medical history.
• Take and record vital signs; alert clinician of any abnormalities.
• Perform testing and sample collection (blood draws, cultures, urinalyses, ECG, etc.).
• Assist physicians with procedures and follow up on test results.
• Maintain accurate encounter forms, orders and patient records.
• Keep exam rooms clean, stocked and organized; handle clerical duties.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments and manage patient communication.

Skills

Patient care

Medical equipment operation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Certification as Medical Assistant (level I preferred, level II required)

CPR Certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

## Medical Assistant IApply: Detroit, MI: Full time: Posted 6 Days Ago: R-101905# **About Us:***Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.*With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.# **Job Summary:**The Medical Assistant will assist Physicians with testing, examinations, education, and treatment of patients.# **Job Description:****Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Greet and escort patients to examination rooms; take detailed medical history* Take and enter into medical record patients’ vital signs; alert physician or nurse of any abnormalities* Perform testing and/or sample collection including blood draws, electrocardiograms, injections, cultures, biopsies, urinalyses, etc.; ensure all collected samples are properly labeled and transported in a timely fashion* Assist physician with medical procedures* Follow-up/track receipt of results from tests and procedures ordered by the physician* Check encounter forms, diagnostic laboratory forms and physician orders on patients’ records for accuracy and completeness* Maintain a safe and clean environment; clean equipment and examination rooms according to established procedures* Retrieve and deliver paperwork or supplies and distribute forms, etc. to other departments* Maintain various logs including maintenance, inventory and biopsy* Perform clerical duties including photocopying, data entry, faxing, e-mailing, ordering supplies, establishing and following up on appointment scheduling and maintaining and retrieving patient records* Perform reception duties including answering telephones and taking and relaying messages* Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice**Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training:*** High School Diploma or GED required* Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program* Certification as a Medical Assistant (level I preferred, level II required)* CPR Certification* 3-5 years’ experience in ambulatory care preferred**Skills and Abilities:*** Patient care skills* Ability to operate accurately a variety of medical equipment including blood pressure monitors, autoclaves, glucometers, thermometers, syringes/needles, scales, EKG, ultrasound, centrifuges, stethoscopes* Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)* Good analytical and judgment skills* Ability to use computer software programs and systems* Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data* Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time**Safety Requirements:*** Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures**Working Conditions/Schedule:*** 40-hour work week, hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the department. Additional Hours may be requiredWayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer