Position works at two clinical sites. Under physician or nurse practitioner direction and supervision, prepares patients for office visit, takes vital signs and records in medical record, obtains patient chief complaint, escorts patient to exam room, and prepares patient for provider visit. Assures patients are ready in the exam rooms for physician/mid-level provider arrival. Assists physicians/providers with procedures and processes specimens according to established procedures. Performs in-office testing at direction of physician/provider e.g. EKG's, vision testing, strep tests, urinalysis injections, immunizations, etc. Assists with completion of patient forms as requested. Assist with scheduling, social assessments and insurance enrollment as needed. Assures that clinical areas and drug sample areas are maintained according to regulatory requirements. Maintains exam rooms to insure supplies are present and that room and equipment are in working order and in clean condition.
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
1. CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA, certification through an NCCA accredited program (see approved provider list below); The approved provider list includes the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National HealthCareer Association (NHA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Required: 2. 2 years previous clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.. 3. Formal education in medical terminology and anatomy & physiology preferred
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Familiarity with common prescription drugs. 2. Ability to demonstrate competency in obtaining accurate vital signs and in the performance of in-office procedures . 3. Must participate in and be knowledgeable in mandatory safety education and environment of care, e.g. infection control, universal precautions, medical waste disposal, quality control and proficiency testing for office equipment, proper handling of specimens, electrical safety, sterilization techniques, etc. 4. Experience with managed care plans and the associated requirements of patient referrals
Benefit Conditions:
Contract Renewal:
Full Time Opportunity:
Hours per week:
Clinical Duties:
- Performing injections
- Sterilizing instruments
- Performing EKGs
- Administering medications
Supervisor:
- Physician, Nurse Practitioner
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Opportunities for advancement
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Outpatient
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- medical assistant: 1 year (Required)
- medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Highland Park, MI 48207: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person