Job Information
McLaren Health Care Medical Assistant Clinic - McLaren Careers in Port Huron, Michigan
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, and
according to established policies and procedures, will provide excellent
patient care by performing or assisting in a variety of medical procedures and
tests to assist in the examination and treatment of patients, including but not
limited to vital signs, procedures, various treatment, administering injections
and venipuncture. Assists with clerical duties to maintain efficient
operations.
Essential Functionsand Responsibilities:
1.
Performs
to service excellence standards:
- Responds promptly, professionally and
courteously to all customers’ needs.
- Cooperates and communicates effectively with all
patients, families and staff.
- Contributes to continuous quality improvement
efforts.
2.
Prepares
examining rooms including turning on computer terminals and stocks room with
supplies.
3.
Organizes
forms for physicals, etc.
4.
Works
collaboratively with provider to assists in providing care to patients:
Collectpatient’s history.
Preparespatient and necessary equipment/supplies for visit.
Documentsall interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed orprescribed, vital signs, etc. in-patient chart and/or computer system.
AdministersEKGs, PFTs, immunizations, medicines, draws blood, etc. as directed.
Obtainsapproval for and phones in prescriptions as directed.
Completeslab slips and referral forms as directed.
Assistswith routine procedures for gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits,etc.
5.
With
focus on customer service, takes telephone messages from patients, returns
messages, and provides information to others as requested/directed.
Qualifications:
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of approved program for Medical
Assistant or One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience.
Preferred:
Certified Medical Assistant.
Electronic medical record experience.
One (1) year experience working in medical
office with multiple providers.
- Previous experience working in a medical office
of the same specialty.
EqualOpportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.