Patient Care Medical Assistant & Front Desk Pro

McLaren Health Care; Brown City (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across multiple services under supervision. You will perform vital signs, assist with procedures and tests, and help maintain efficient operations in a clinical setting.

Qualified candidates typically have a high school diploma, EMR experience, and clinic experience; BLS may be required within 6 months. The role involves room prep, documentation, and assisting providers during visits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and six months experience as a Medical Assistant or a Patient Care Tech.
• Completion of one of these programs: medical assistant, EMT, nurse assistant, LPN, armed services medic, or patient care technician.
• For Rural Health clinics, BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Electronic medical record experience.
• One-year experience in a medical office with multiple providers.

Responsibilities

• Responds promptly, professionally and courteously to all customers’ needs.
• Cooperates and communicates effectively with all patients, families and staff.
• Contributes to continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Prepares examining rooms and stocks room with supplies.
• Organizes forms for physicals, etc.
• Assists provider in giving care to patients: prepares patient/equipment, documents interventions and vitals in chart/system.
• Administers EKGs, PFTs, immunizations, medications, draws blood as directed.
• Obtains approval for and phones in prescriptions as directed.
• Completes lab slips and referral forms as directed.
• Assists with routine procedures for gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits.

Skills

EMR experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMA or RMA certification preferred

BLS certification within 6 months of hire

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across multiple services under supervision. You will perform vital signs, assist with procedures and tests, and help maintain efficient operations in a clinical setting.

Qualified candidates typically have a high school diploma, EMR experience, and clinic experience; BLS may be required within 6 months. The role involves room prep, documentation, and assisting providers during visits.