St. Johns - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Uofmhealthsparrow; St. Johns (MI); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in St. Johns, MI seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers and ensure efficient patient flow. You will prepare patients, take vitals, update histories, and assist with examinations in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires BCLS, medical assistant training with externship, and experience with EPIC/EHR. Strong teamwork and excellent communication with patients and staff are essential; full-time position with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• BCLS certification.
• AMT or AAMA certification preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• Experience using electronic health records (EHR), EPIC preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal medical assistant training program, including externship.
• Ability to provide patient care appropriate to age and safety needs.
• Strong teamwork and communication with patients, families, and staff.

Responsabilités

• Prepares patient for examination.
• Reviews chart for completeness, escorts patient to exam room, takes vitals, updates health history.
• Administers immunizations and medications as directed.
• Assists with treatments and orientation of new caregivers.
• Screens and triages phone calls and relays messages; calls prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Maintains standards and participates in quality control and policies.
• Performs clerical duties to maintain efficient flow.
• Manages inventory and restocks; ensures equipment and environment safety.
• Educates patients and families; supports front desk as needed.
• Documents information in the electronic medical record.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Team attitude

Communication with patients

Patient care awareness

Formation

High School / GED

Medical Assistant training program completion

Outils

EPIC

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Description du poste

Location

St. Johns, MI

Job Description

Responsible for the efficient and effective processing of patients through the practice. Assist providers in providing quality, compassionate patient care.

Essential Duties

• Prepares patient for examination.
• Review patient's chart to assure completeness and accuracy, escorts patient to exam room, perform necessary assessment functions (B/P, temp, height, weight), updates medication and allergy information, questions patient and updates health history. Informs provider that the patient is ready to be examined.
• Administers immunizations, medications, and assists with treatments authorized by the provider.
• Participates in the orientation of new caregivers.
• Screens and triages phone calls. Takes accurate messages and distributes to the appropriate personnel. Phones prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Maintains practice standards by participating in inservices, committees, etc. Assists in developing and implementing quality control and practice policies.
• Performs clerical duties as required to maintain an efficient practice flow.
• Inventories, orders and restocks as needed. Maintains equipment and environmental safety.
• Engages and helps promote patient/family teaching, as appropriate; and provides an educational environment for patients and patient families.
• Administers oral and injectable medications. Phones prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Documents information appropriately in electronic medical record.
• May support front desk as necessary.

Job Requirements

• BCLS certification
• Certified as an M.A. throught American Medical Technologists (AMT) or through the Associate of Medical Assistants (AAMA) preferred
• Work Experience Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• Use of electronic health record.
• EPIC experience.
• Experience as an MA in a physician office setting preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of formal medical assistant training program, including externship.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills Ability to provide care for patients, which is age specific to their physical and safety needs, psychosocial concerns and educational level.
• Demonstrates a positive team attitude and has interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, their families, providers and co-worker.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Patient Services/Nursing Support

Requirements:

• Shift Days
• Degree Type / Education Level
• High School / GED
• Status Full-time
• Facility Match
• Any Experience Level
• New Grad