UMHP - MEDICAL ASSISTANT (per diem float)

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant in Lansing, MI. In this per diem role, you'll provide essential patient care and support in a dynamic clinical environment. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, administering medications, and ensuring efficient clinic operations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant clinical experience, and a commitment to compassionate care. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team focused on improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Responsible for processing patients through clerical and clinical areas.
• Obtains vital signs and documents information.
• Administers oral and injectable medication.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and performs laboratory testing.
• Schedules tests and referral appointments for patients.
• Maintains logs and checks for medication and equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program

Tools

EMR

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Job Opportunity Job ID: 49077 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Responsible for the efficient and effective processing of patients through the clerical and clinical areas of the practice/clinic. Under the general direction of the physician or advanced practice provider, provides high quality, compassionate patient care.

Essential Duties

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Prepares patient for examination. Obtains vital signs and chief complaint. Appropriately documents information obtained.
• Performs laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Answers, screens and triages telephone calls. Takes accurate messages and distributes to the appropriate personnel within the guidelines of the practice.
• Schedules tests and referral appointments for patients.
• Administers oral and injectable medication. Phones prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Engages and helps promote patient/family teaching as appropriate; and provides an educational environment for patients and patient families.
• Works gaps in care registries to help improve the quality of care.
• Maintains all logs and required checks (i.e., refrigerator temps, medications, oxygen, etc.)
• Maintains practice standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc. May assist in developing and implementing quality control and practice policies.
• Inventories, orders and restocks areas as necessary.
• Maintains and cleans equipment and environmental safety as required.
• Ability to provide clerical services and clinical services as required to maintain an effective practice flow. Cross trained to work both clerically and clinically.
  
  

Job Requirements

General Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
• Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
• Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our associates, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful.
• Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank).
• Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.
  
  

Work Experience

• Specialty clinics may require six months specialty experience
• Relevant clinical experience within the past 5 years; if no clinical experience, completion of medical assistant program in past two years.
• Previous work experience in medical office setting. Preferred
• MA Certification. Preferred.
• Experience with an EMR. Preferred.
  
  

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program, including an externship OR a minimum of 5 years of Sparrow medical assistant experience in a clinical capacity
  
  

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.
• Necessary visual and auditory acuity required to monitor patient's condition and operate department equipment
• Demonstrates a positive team attitude and has interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with clients, their families, providers and co-workers.
• Ability to work in an EMR environment
  
  

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.

Requirements

Job Family Patient Services/Nursing Support Requirements:

Shift Days

Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED

Status Per Diem

Facility Match Any

Experience Level New Grad

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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