Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Peoplefluent; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced clinic in East Lansing, MI. The role involves assisting providers, documenting vitals, and coordinating tests and referrals to ensure smooth patient flow.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred Medical Assistant certification and recent clinical experience, including EMR familiarity and diabetes clinic exposure.

Qualifications

• Past 5 years' clinical experience.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.
• Diabetes clinic exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination; document vitals and chief complaint.
• Perform laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Answer, screen and triage calls; relay messages per guidelines.
• Schedule tests and referrals for patients.
• Administer medications and transmit prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Promote patient/family education and a learning environment.
• Assist in quality control and policy development.
• Inventory, restock supplies; maintain equipment and safety.
• Provide clerical support to maintain efficient practice flow.

Skills

Clinical experience

EMR experience

Diabetes clinic experience

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification (preferred)

Job description

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced clinic in East Lansing, MI. The role involves assisting providers, documenting vitals, and coordinating tests and referrals to ensure smooth patient flow.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred Medical Assistant certification and recent clinical experience, including EMR familiarity and diabetes clinic exposure.