Orthopedics Medical Assistant: Patient-Centered Care

McLaren Health Care; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Tech to support clinicians in patient care, vital signs, injections, venipuncture, EKGs, and documentation. You will help prepare exam rooms, stock supplies, and coordinate with providers for patient visits.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with 6 months of relevant experience, or completion of approved training programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months experience as Medical Assistant or Patient Care Tech.
• Or completion of one of the following programs: medical assistant, EMT, nurse assistant, licensed practical nurse, armed services medic, or patient care technician.
• For Rural Health clinics, BLS certification within 6 months of hire is required; float roles may require travel between clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with vital signs, injections, venipuncture, EKGs, PFTs, immunizations, medications.
• Prepare examination rooms and equipment, stock supplies, and organize forms for physicals.
• Document interventions, patient responses, medications, and vital signs in charts or EMR.
• Assist with gynecologic exams and routine office procedures.
• Phone in prescriptions and complete lab slips/referral forms as directed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal medical assist./EMT/nurse assistant/LPN training

BLS certification (AHA/ARC) within 6 months

Tools

Electronic medical record (EMR) system

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Tech to support clinicians in patient care, vital signs, injections, venipuncture, EKGs, and documentation. You will help prepare exam rooms, stock supplies, and coordinate with providers for patient visits.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with 6 months of relevant experience, or completion of approved training programs.