Medical Assistant - Lewiston Family Practice

Description

$3000 Sign-On Bonus 

Lewiston Family Practice
3040 Bourn Street
Lewiston, Michigan

Full Time / Days / Monday-Friday

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS ROLE: 

As a member of the patient care team, the Medical Assistant is a healthcare professional that provides clinical and administrative support to physicians, advance practice providers and registered nurses in a healthcare clinic or medical practice.   

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN YOU: 

Credentialed Medical Assistant 

High School graduate or GED equivalent is required. 

Currently credentialed as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant 

Non-Credentialed Medical Assistant 

High School graduate or GED equivalent is required. 

Three (3) years of experience working as a Medical Assistant OR in a similar healthcare role preferred.  

Must be knowledgeable and proficient in basic clinical competencies.  

Experience with EHR is preferred. 

BLS certification preferred and must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained. 

Must communicate effectively and work well with others. 

Assertiveness, organizational skills, effective time management, flexibility and self-motivation are essential for the role.  

Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position such as bending, stretching, kneeling, twisting, lifting, patient transfer, pushing, and pulling, etc.  Must be able to lift 30 pounds.   

WHAT YOUR DAILY ACTIVITES AND EXPECTATION WILL BE IN THIS ROLE: 

Clinical Responsibilities (may include, but not limited to):

• Taking medical histories
• Explaining treatment and procedures to patients
• Timely follow through and completion of referral requests
• Preparing patients for examination
• Assisting the physician during exams
• Collecting and preparing lab specimens
• Preforming basic laboratory tests including blood draws
• Instructing patients via standardized pathways and protocols
• Preparing and administrating medications as directed by the physician.
• Injections
• Removing sutures and changing dressings
• Other clinical services as required by specialty

 Administrative responsibilities (may include, but not limited to):

• Answering phones
• Greeting patients
• Documenting and updating pertinent medical record requirements
• Coding and filling out insurance forms
• Scheduling appointments
• Arranging for hospital admissions, referrals, and laboratory services.
• Using computer applications
• Quality