Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Clinic - Contingent

Davita Inc.; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Medical Assistant for its Orthopedic Clinic in Rochester, MI. The role involves assisting in patient care, performing clinical and clerical duties, and requires BLS certification within a month of hire. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or relevant experience. The position is scheduled as needed, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 1 year of applicable job specific experience required.
• Certification: BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Perform basic clinical duties including vital sign measurements.
• Prepare treatment rooms and transcribe patient orders.

Skills

Patient Examination Assistance

Vital Signs Measurement

Clerical Duties

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Department: Orthopedic Clinic

Schedule: PRN, as needed Monday-Friday

Location: Rochester, MI

• Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.


• Assist with treatments ordered by physician as supervised by physician or registered nurse.


• Perform select clinical duties. - Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts.


• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.


• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.


• Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies


• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.


• Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted Medical Assistant obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Any issuing authority accepted

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable