Medical Assistant (MA) Gynecologic Oncology

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Gynecologic/Oncology office in Ann Arbor. The role supports examination and treatment by documenting patient history, assisting with procedures, and administering medications under supervision.

Minimum experience is 0–1 year or equivalent; if no MA program, 2+ years of clinical support in a community clinic may apply, with standardized testing of clinical skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• MA program and externship or internship; EMT/Paramedic or athletic trainer training.
• MA license/certification options and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to examination room.
• Record visit reason and update EMR with patient history.
• Enter orders into EMR per guidelines.
• Perform diagnostic tests and operate equipment as directed.
• Communicate test results and follow up with patients.
• Administer medications and renew prescriptions.

Education

MA program completion

MA externship/internship

EMT program

Paramedic program

Athletic Trainer certification

CPR certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Integrated Health Associates (IHA) Office: Gynecologic/Oncology Location: Ann Arbor Shift: Day shift Status: Full-time *Will consider part-time or contingent candidates MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 0-1 year previous clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. In absence of completed MA Program/Externship/Internship, must have 2+ years’ clinical experience providing clinical support in community-based clinic and be subject to standardized testing and evaluation of clinical skills.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Assists in the examination and treatment of patients by tracking patient information, documenting the medical record, assisting with in-office procedures and testing, administering medications and providing patient and caregiver education. Duties are performed under the oversight and direction of professional clinical staff and providers as outlined in the Clinical Support Staff Scope of Practice document.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Greets and courteously escorts patient and other guests to examination room.
• Determines and documents reason for the visit; utilizes critical thinking skills within the scope of the role to assess if patient information requires higher level follow up.
• Performs initial response screening following protocols approved by supervising healthcare provider (i.e., physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse midwife); obtains information from patient to complete appropriate EMR template(s) to update patient history.
• Obtains patient vital signs and accurately documents information in patient EMR file; including vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, height and weight; calculates and documents BMI.
• Directly enters medication, laboratory and radiology orders into the electronic medical record per state, local and professional guidelines.
• Performs diagnostic tests as directed by healthcare provider.
• May operate equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
• Performs basic Gaps in Care.
• Credentialed MAs will perform TB testing.
• Tracks and informs patient of laboratory/diagnostic test results as directed by provider and according to IHA/office protocols; communicates with patient regarding provider instructions based on test results received.
• Administers prescribed medications and facilitates prescription renewals as directed by healthcare provider.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of accredited/approved: MA program and MA Externship; MA Internship; Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program; Paramedic program; or Certified Athletic Trainer.
• If credentialed, maintains current MA Re-Certification CEUs.
• CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: MA-Non-Credentialed I: MA eligible to attain Medical Assistant Certification is desired, or EMT with current/active license in the State of Michigan, or Paramedic following successful completion of the National Registry Paramedic Exam and/or holds a current/active license in the State of Michigan. Valid CPR certification. MA-Credentialed I: Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following certifying agencies: American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA) American Medical Technologists (RMA) National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA) National Healthcareer Association (CCMA) National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA) American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.