Medical Assistant - WellSport Ortho (Freeland)

MyMichigan Health; Midland (MI); In loco; USD 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

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Sign-on bonus of $2,500 for a two-year commitment

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MyMichigan Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in Midland, MI, responsible for patient assessment and care. The role includes triaging calls, performing routine procedures, and assisting providers with examinations.

Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED, excellent interpersonal skills, and knowledge of medical office practices. This position offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus for a two-year commitment.

Competenze

• Excellent interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with patients and staff.
• Knowledge of medical office policies, practices, and procedures typically acquired through 3-5 years of experience.
• Mandatory annual OSHA training.

Mansioni

• Triages calls and schedules daily urgent/emergent add-ons.
• Performs routine pre-examination procedures, including vital signs.
• Assists providers with examinations and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with MyMichigan Health policies and regulations.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Patient care knowledge

Medical office policies

Communication skills

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Strumenti

Electronic Medical Records

MAPS

LIS

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary

Eligible for a $2,500 sign on bonus for a two year commitment.

Under direct supervision of the provider, responsible for patient assessment and care, maintaining appropriate documentation, having basic knowledge of specialty and/or primary care, and able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients. Coordinating care to assure high quality compassionate patient care is provided. Maintaining and overseeing patients at the office locations, liaison with other organizations and departments. Ordering all medical, pharmacy and office supplies to manage patient care. Assuring compliance with MyMichigan Health policies, OSHA guidelines, CLIA regulations, and relevant agencies. Coordinating with and training new employees, students and float staff as required.

Providing patient education, assisting with specialty care modalities, symptom management, being available for emergencies, monitoring compliance and effect of care with high risk patients, educating on prescriptions, and ensuring continuity of care with other providers. Performing general office duties such as keyboarding, filing, telephone, computer and office equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• (30%) Triages all calls, schedules daily urgent/emergent add‑ons, receives and relays test results. Supports, directs and refers patients for consults and/or testing and insurance pre-certification and documentation.
• (30%) Greets patients and/or family, performs routine pre‑examination procedures including vital signs, assessing and recording objective and subjective data concerning presenting condition. Updates and maintains an accurate patient record by performing but not limited to order reconciliation, secure messaging (if available) and other tasks as assigned. Performs medication reconciliation, enters allergy reaction type, processes refills within scope of certification.
• (20%) Assists provider with examinations and procedures.
• (20%) Prepares and cleans the patient area, sets up equipment, cleans and facilitates room set‑up after a procedure. Disposes of contaminated supplies and sterilizes medical instruments.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides complete patient assessment as indicated within the scope of the practice.
• Performs patient care measures including injections, minor dressing changes, and obtaining blood specimens.
• May be required to demonstrate competency to assist with procedures such as EKG, Pulmonary Function Test, Ankle Brachial Pressure Index, and Non‑stress Test.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and co‑workers.
• May be required to travel to satellite clinics.
• Understands necessary computer functions in the office setting: MAPS, MCIR Practice Management, Electronic Medical Records, LIS, Emageon, dictation systems, and any other necessary programs.
• Demonstrates critical thinking for patient management.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and ensures patient’s rights in accordance with proper procedures and HIPAA.
• Might be asked to perform clerical duties – filing out insurance forms, correspondence, arranging hospital admission, answering the telephone, updating filing patient’s medical records.
• Orders supplies and medications.
• Maintains system for accurately documenting and coding in the medical record as appropriate and per policy.
• Participate in annual review for quality and completeness as necessary.
• Provides for the age‑specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation and peer feedback.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

BLS – Basic Life Support required within 3 months of hire or transfer. MA CERT – Medical Assistant required.

As required by Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to be employed through MyMichigan Health all Medical Assistants must possess one of the following active certification/licensure:

• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• OR equivalent Medical Assistant Credential such as Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), etc. Prefer completion of a Medical Assistant program through an accredited organization.
• Medical First Responder, Emergency Medical Tech Basic/Specialist, or Paramedic through the State of Michigan. Registered Radiologic Technologist through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience, Training and Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be done annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

Knowledge of medical office policies, practices and procedures typically acquired through three to five years working in the healthcare system or similar setting.

Previous experience in a physician clinic setting preferred.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must perform the functions of the job as outlined.

Overall vision and hearing necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.

May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material.

Must follow MyMichigan Health blood‑borne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling.

May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally lift or carry 11–20 lbs., frequently 10 lbs. and or walk/stand/push/pull of arm/leg controls.