Medical Assistant (MA)

Medical Assistant (MA)

• This job will require travel to our Brighton, Chelsea and West Arbor offices.

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

Assists in the examination and treatment of patients by tracking patient information, documenting the medical record, assisting with in-office procedures and testing, administering medications and providing patient and caregiver education. Duties are performed under the oversight and direction of professional clinical staff and providers as outlined in the Clinical Support Staff Scope of Practice document.

MA I ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

For those MA I’s working in Workplace Health, please see additional “ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THOSE MA I’s WORKING IN WORKPLACE HEALTH : ” section below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THOSE MA I’s WORKING IN WORKPLACE HEALTH :

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS :

MEASURED BY :

Performance that meets or exceeds IHA CARES Values expectation as outlined in IHA Performance Review document, relative to position.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION : High School Diploma or GED. Successful completion of accredited / approved :

If credentialed, maintains current MA Re-Certification CEUs.

CREDENTIALS / LICENSURE :

MA-Non-Credentialed I : MA eligible to attain Medical Assistant Certification is desired, or EMT with current / active license in the State of Michigan, or Paramedic following successful completion of the National Registry Paramedic Exam and / or holds a current / active license in the State of Michigan. Valid CPR certification.

MA-Credentialed I : Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following certifying agencies :

For those MA I’s working in Workplace Health, the following additional certifications are required :

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : 0-1 year previous clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. In absence of completed MA Program / Externship / Internship, must have 2+ years’ clinical experience providing clinical support in community-based clinic and be subject to standardized testing and evaluation of clinical skills.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ABILITIES & SKILLS) :

MINIMUM PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS :

MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL EXPECTATIONS :

This job operates in a medical facility and requires regular walking to various locations around the hospital / clinic. Employees will be working where there is patient care equipment. Hazardous materials, including bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids are also present. Exposure to sharps, x-rays, patients' conditions and some unpleasant sights, smells and contagious diseases are possible. This position requires significant interaction with people (many of whom are scared, hurt and / or ill) which can be stressful and result in competing priorities.

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