Medical Assistant - Certified or Non Certified (must obtain within 90 days)
Memorial Healthcare
- Owosso, MI
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Review patient’s medications at each visit and documents current medications.
- Prepare patient physically and psychologically for exams and procedures with protection, explanation and reassurance that is appropriate for patient’s age.
- Provide patient education based on identified patient needs (re: diagnosis, procedures, contraception, home care, etc.).
- Function within the limits of his or her education and provider/practice policies and procedures.
- Order and stocks necessary clinical supplies.
- Control inventory use and loss by monitoring purchase and use of equipment and supplies.
- Ensure well working equipment by routinely checking that equipment is cleaned according to manufacturer’s direction, routine maintenance is performed and quality control measures are utilized.
- Demonstrate knowledge of sterile technique, universal precautions, etc., as the situation merits.
- Perform laboratory tests as requested by the physician and logs for follow-up.
- Greet patients and takes them back to the patient exam area.
- Perform the history and physical portion of the patient exam. Take vital signs and other age appropriate measurements. Assesses and records objective and subjective data concerning presenting condition(s).
- Assist physician with procedures as directed.
- Prepare and cleans the patient area as necessary. Sets up equipment, cleans and facilitates room set up after a procedure is complete.
- Administer and document oral, IM, subcutaneous and dermal medications as physician orders.
- Assist with patient discharge.
- Assess patient by phone, soliciting orders when appropriate from physician and communicates back to patient.
- Telephone prescriptions to pharmacies, differentiating between controlled substances.
- Maintain supplies and stock medications needed for daily operations.
- Ensure patient consent forms are completed for procedures that require them.
- Demonstrate professional conduct and communicates in a professional manner with patients, physicians, office employees and other hospital personnel.
- Ensure sample medications are logged in and out according to policy.
- Establish and maintains patient medical record in accordance with the established EMR system.
- Record patient information, including patient assessment data appropriately in designated area of EMR chart.
- Document patient quality and value based program information in the EMR as directed.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information and ensures patient’s right to privacy.
- Adhere to and contributes to the development of policies and procedures.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers.
- Assist in identifying areas of concern regarding clinical aspects of department, recommends solutions, and/or takes necessary action to resolve them.
- Demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, staffing and scheduling.
- Demonstrate job related aspects of patient safety to assure a safe environment, safe and effective use of equipment and technology, and decreased risk of potential adverse patient occurrences.
- Demonstrate job related aspects of patient safety to assure a safe environment, safe and effective use of equipment and technology and decreased risk of potential adverse patient occurrences.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
- Certificate of completion of Medical Assistant program and be credentialed through AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) as a CMA, through AMT (American Medical Technologists) as an RMA, through NHA (National Health Career Association) as a CCMA, or through NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) as a NCMA is required
- Recent graduates may be considered prior to credentialing but must obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Current Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with medical procedures is required.
- Small motor skills required for operating modern computer, office, and telephone equipment as utilized by Memorial Healthcare (MHC).
- Ability to exert manual effort in transporting materials, equipment and/or patients.
- Ability to perform moderate amounts of walking, stretching and bending.
- Ability to read and interpret a variety of documents including, but not limited to policies, operating instructions, white papers, regulations, rules and laws.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy.
- Able to see and hear for work-related purposes.
- Required to remain calm when adversity is encountered.
- Open, honest, and tactful communication skills.
- Ability to work as a team member in all activities.
- Positive, cooperative and motivated attitude.