Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Clinton Township MI (onsite)
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Working hours: Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays & Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Wednesdays 10:00am - 6:00pm
Total hours: 40

Job Summary:

• Perform initial-response screening following protocols approved by supervising provider.
• Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination procedure and treatment.
• Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.
• Prepare for set up and assist with examinations procedures and treatments per protocols policies and procedures.
• Prepare administer and document oral parenteral medications and immunizations as ordered by the supervising provider documenting administration following the six rights in the EHR while maintaining accurate medication & immunization records.
• Document care provided during patient visit in EHR.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Actively monitors & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter In-Basket message and/or My Chart according to identified time frames and documents responses in the EHR.
• Enter medication radiology and lab orders in the electronic health record for provider sign off.
• Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver as directed by the provider.
• Enter medication refill orders per protocol.
• Collect and process specimens.
• Perform CLIA-waived tests.
• Perform electrocardiography respiratory and other testing based on department needs.
• Perform phlebotomy including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff in the event of problems or complaints.
• Schedule coordinate and monitor appointments. -Schedule outpatient procedures.
• Apply third party and managed care policies procedures and guidelines.
• Obtain insurance pre-authorizations.
• Enters referrals for provider sign off.
• Participate in departmental/divisional Quality Assessment and Quality Improvement Programs.
• Practice Standard Precautions including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Apply principles of aseptic and sterile technique.
• Clean instruments and equipment per policies and procedures.
• Comply with all HFHS and departmental specific safety standards.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards regarding practice environment and documentation.
• Function as a health care advocate to meet individual s needs.
• Educate individuals in office policies and procedures.
• Educate the patient within the scope of practice and as directed by supervising physician in health maintenance disease prevention and compliance with patient s treatment plan.
• Identify community resources for health maintenance and disease prevention to meet individual patient needs.
• Uphold goals policies procedures and expectations of the (HFHS).
• Support the mission vision and values of the HFHS.
• Maintain examination/treatment rooms including inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain core and applicable specialty competencies
• Other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care preferred.
• Ability to problem-solve preferred.
• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred.
• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred.

Required Education:

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum). OR
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without completion of a clinical externship but with a minimum one-year experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five (5) years.
• OR -Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical medical assisting.
• OR -Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). OR
• Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
• OR -Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.