Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Ingham County; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingham Community Health Center in Lansing, MI, seeks a Medical Assistant to support health care providers during exams and procedures, ensuring smooth patient flow through the clinic.

The role includes taking vital signs, preparing patients, checking insurance eligibility, administering medications and injections, handling clerical tasks, and documenting in the EHR. Training new staff and cross-training in clerical and clinical duties are also part of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of Medical Assistant program and CMS Meaningful Use credentialing.
• Prefer six months of clinic experience.
• Able to perform clerical and clinical duties and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• Record vital signs and prepare patients for exams.
• Check insurance eligibility and refer patients to enrollment sites.
• Document care in the EHR and prepare clinic areas.
• Cross-train to support clerical and clinical tasks.

Skills

Medical assisting

Vital signs

Patient intake

HIPAA compliance

EHR documentation

Education

High school diploma; Medical Assistant credentialing (CMS Meaningful Use)

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Ingham Community Health Center in Lansing, MI, seeks a Medical Assistant to support health care providers during exams and procedures, ensuring smooth patient flow through the clinic.

The role includes taking vital signs, preparing patients, checking insurance eligibility, administering medications and injections, handling clerical tasks, and documenting in the EHR. Training new staff and cross-training in clerical and clinical duties are also part of the job.