On-Call Medical Assistant - Primary Care Clinic

On-Call Medical Assistant

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) is seeking an On-Call Medical Assistant in our Primary Care Clinic. This career allows you to actively participate in coordination of patient flow and services with a focus on patient centered care. As a medical assistant for WMed, you will collect patient information related to the patient visit or procedure. Assisting with patient care and administering approved medication is a major part of the day. Assisting physician and team members with clerical, environmental, and organizational responsibilities as well as optimizing education for residents and students in department rotations are some of the unique and satisfying aspects of this position. The ideal candidate will have a positive outlook and will be eager to be part of a fast-paced work environment. WMed requires all employees to have proof of initial Covid-19 vaccination series and annual influenza vaccine.

We offer a Monday Friday schedule between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. (nights and weekends off!). Our full time employees receive 8 full-day and 2 half-day paid holidays, an 8 hour preference holiday, 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year, and an extremely generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual as well as an annual wellness reimbursement of $300. Tuition reimbursement is available within the first year of full time employment.

Responsibilities

Assists with patient flow and room assignments.

Obtains age appropriate vital signs upon admission.

Collects patient information pertinent to physician visit or procedure.

Assists physicians and team with treatment, tests, and orders.

Performs waived testing.

Administers medication as approved.

Documents patient care and actions per clinic standard.

Facilitates scheduling of diagnostic work-up, procedures and referrals.

Refers abnormal lab work to physician for appropriate follow up.

Calls in prescription refills.

Prepares, maintains, and cleans exam rooms.

Maintains equipment; orders supplies as needed.

Discusses day to day issues with team leader for resolution.

Directs incoming calls to appropriate resource.

Maintains CEUs required by certification / registration.

Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.

Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy / procedure revisions.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

Graduate of an accredited program or equivalent education or experience preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS :

Eligible for certification or registration as Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant.

BLS recommended upon hire, required within 60 days of hire.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge and proficiency in EMR.

Ability to collect and document data from patients.

Knowledge and proficiency in waived testing.

Knowledge and proficiency in administering medications.

Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.

Ability to meet assigned deadlines.

Ability to interpret, comprehend, and transmit complicated and detailed instructions accurately.

Knowledge and proficiency in Outlook.

Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of work flow.

Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.