Pediatric Medical Assistant - Patient Care

MI_IHA IHA Health Services Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support providers in delivering excellent patient care. You will welcome patients, document histories and vital signs, assist with exams and procedures, and help coordinate care as part of a team dedicated to compassionate service.

In addition to direct patient support, you will educate patients and families, communicate results, and participate in quality improvement and disease management programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Completion of accredited MA program, externship/internship, EMT or Paramedic program.
• Credentialing: MA-Credentialed or eligible (CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, NHCA, CMAC) preferred.
• Valid CPR certification and ongoing CEUs for MA renewal.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for appointments.
• Collect and document patient histories, vital signs, and health information.
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, testing, and specimen collection.
• Administer medications and perform diagnostic testing as directed.
• Communicate test results and provider instructions to patients.
• Provide patient and family education to support better health outcomes.
• Coordinate care and act as liaison between patients and providers.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and disease management programs.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical assistance

Care coordination

Documentation

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program/Externship/Internship

EMT/Paramedic program

MA Certification (CMA/RMA/NCMA/CCMA/NHPA)

CPR certification

Job description

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support providers in delivering excellent patient care. You will welcome patients, document histories and vital signs, assist with exams and procedures, and help coordinate care as part of a team dedicated to compassionate service.

In addition to direct patient support, you will educate patients and families, communicate results, and participate in quality improvement and disease management programs.