Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers; Saginaw (MI); In loco; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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Signing bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers is seeking an on-site Medical Assistant to support clinical operations in a busy community health setting. The role involves patient preparation, vital signs, basic testing, and collaboration with providers to ensure quality patient care.

Ideal candidates will have completed a Medical Assistant program and hold BLS certification. The position offers a signing bonus of $500 for certified applicants and opportunities for growth within a supportive team.

Competenze

• Completion of Medical Assistant program with training in clinic procedures and duties.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience: None.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work in a team.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods; lift up to 25 pounds.

Mansioni

• Rooms patients in a respectful, patient-centered manner.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, height, weight and intake information in the EHR.
• Assists providers with exams, minor procedures and wound care.
• Performs CLIA-waived testing per protocol.
• Documents all patient care accurately in the EHR.
• Maintains infection control standards and patient privacy.
• Coordinates with care team for referrals and follow-up.
• Participates in referral tracking and care coordination.

Conoscenze

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Flexible assignments

Formazione

Medical Assistant program

Descrizione del lavoro

David R. Gamez
501 Lapeer Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607, USA

• On-site
• Medical Assisting
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MEDIC002676

Description

*If you are hired as a certified/registered/licensed Medical Assistant for this position, you are eligible for a $500 signing bonus! *

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Patient Preparation & Clinical Support (25%)
  • Rooms patients in a respectful, patient-centered manner.
  • Obtains and documents vital signs, height, weight and required intake information in the EHR.
  • Determines and documents reason for visit and updates histories appropriately.
  • Performs medication reconciliation per protocol.
  • Prepares exam rooms, equipment and supplies prior to provider entry.
  • Assists medical/nursing providers, or as delegated by the nurse team leader, with:
    • Physical exams
    • Gynecological exams
    • Minor/procedures/sutures
    • Wound Care
    • LARC procedures
    • EKG
    • Nebulizer treatments
    • Audiology/tympanometry
    • Other procedures as assigned
  • Provides supportive communication during procedures to promote comfort and safety, and understanding.
• Safety, Scope & Documentation (25%)
  • Prioritizes patient safety and escalates abnormal findings promptly.
  • Adheres strictly to scope of practice and seeks clarification when uncertain.
  • Performs CLIA-waived testing (hemoglobin, blood glucose, urinalysis, step, mono) per protocol.
  • Prepares and administers medications, including immunizations, as ordered and within scope.
  • Documents all patient care accurately and timely in the EHR.
  • Communicates provider-directed lab and diagnostic test results per policy.
  • Reinforces provider education and utilizes teach-back methods when appropriate.
  • Follows infection control standards and equipment safety protocols.
  • Maintains patient privacy and dignity throughout the encounter.
• Communicates clearly, respectfully and effectively with patients, families and caregivers.
• Serves as liaison between patients and interdisciplinary care team.
• Collaborates with providers, nurses, care coordinators, front office staff and other departments to support coordinated patient care.
• Schedules in-house procedures and initiates referrals to outside agencies/providers.
• Actively participates in referral tracking, follow-up and care coordination.
• Communicates status updates to providers and care team members per protocol.
• Quality Improvement & Population Health (10%)
  • Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives, including workflow improvement and metric monitoring.
  • Assists with accurate documentation and data entry supporting UDS, HRSA and organizational reporting.
  • Identifies care gaps (e.g. immunizations, screenings, chronic disease measures) and supports outreach and follow-up efforts.
  • Participates in huddles and staff meetings to review quality metrics and contribute improvement ideas.
  • Supports compliance with infection control, patient safety and regulatory standards.
• Clinical Environment & Compliance (10%)
  • Maintains cleanliness and disinfection of exam rooms and clinical work areas.
  • Completes refrigerator/freezer temperature logs, medication and supply expiration checks, and CLIA quality control processes as assigned.
  • Maintains and appropriately uses clinical equipment; reports malfunctions promptly.
  • Enters orders appropriately for completed testing and health maintenance measures.
  • Assists with desktop and workflow functions as assigned.
• Professional Accountability & Growth (10%)
  • Maintain BLS certification
  • Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development and skill validation.
  • Maintains certification (if applicable) in good standing.
  • Seeks supervision appropriately and functions as a reliable team member.
  • Supports a culture of safety, teamwork, respectful communication and continuous growth.

MARGINAL JOB DUTIES

• Participates in team meetings.
• Fills in for other staff as needed and qualified.
• Assists the Center Manager, Nurse Manager or Primary Care Coordinator as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Education: Completion of Medical Assistant program, with evidence of training in clinic procedures and duties.
• Licensure: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience: None.
• Skills: Possesses basic knowledge and skill appropriate to education/training. Telephone and computer skills. Flexible in accepting work assignments.
• Interpersonal Skills: Possesses the ability to seek and utilize supervision appropriately. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population. Professional interpersonal communication skills. Ability to function as a committed and reliable team member.
• Physical Effort: Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday. Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds frequentlyin the performance of essential job duties (e.g., moving supplies, equipment, and assisting with patient care tasks).
• Hours of Work: Full-time or Part-time Flexible and varied. Consistent attendance is required. Telecommuting is not available for this position.
• Travel: May require limited travel within service area. Reimbursement consistent with GLBHC policy.

PREFERRED JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Experience: One (1) year experience in a medical setting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation,gender identity, or national origin.

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