Medical Assistant

Summary: The Medical Clinic Assistant (MA) in the physician office practices assists the physician and other staff so the office runs efficiently.
The MA provides direct patient care services such as routine vital signs and gathers pertinent medical history.
The MA educates and prepares the patient for office procedures and assists the doctor in the collection and preparation of specimens.
The MA collects the appropriate informed consent forms and prepares the surgical packet.
Under the direct supervision of the physician, the MA administers injections.
As directed by the physician, the MA notifies patient of test results and the recommended plan of care.
Responsibilities: QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: Medical Assistant national certificate required within 30 months OR must have a current State of Michigan Registry document OR must have successfully completed the State of Michigan approved Certified Nurse Aide Training Program and be eligible to take the State of Michigan Certified Nurse Aide examination to become certified within four months of hire.
Medical Assistant certification must be a national certification issued and maintained by the AAMA, AMT, NHA or NCCT.
For current employees that hold another certification other than noted above, the employee will be given 12 months to complete one of the national certifications noted in A.
Current BCLS required.
Knowledge of triage parameters preferred.
Operating knowledge of basic business machines, including computers.
General filing knowledge and ability to operate basic office machines.
Able to handle money, patient bills and perform simple mathematical equations.
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables when only limited standardization exists.
Ability to recognize potential problems and report items to the office coordinator or physician.
Must have the ability to work independently and organize several projects.
Able to remember multiple messages, information and task assignment for up to an assigned shift.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.
Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be met.
Able to transfer up to 125 pounds, with assistance, while lifting, positioning and transferring patients.
Must keep patients safe.
Required Education: N/A Certifications and Licensures: N/A Other Information: N/A