Medical Assistant - Grand Rapids at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI

Job description

• Under direction and supervision providers, the Medical Assistant, who is non-licensed, uses their clinical training as to provide direct patient care. This includes assisting with the rehabilitative goals of the patient, and supporting clinic nurses and providers as a part of the care team.

Responsibilities

• Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
• Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results, correspondence, etc. per clinic protocols.
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment by noting brief health history or the reason for visit in the patient’s chart.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Assist the clinical staff in completing examination and procedures as instructed.
• Administer medications and injections as ordered.
• Completely fill out forms and obtain signature from provider, when necessary.
• Under the direction of the nurse or provider in charge, takes responsibility of medical supplies and cleaning of the medical instruments and equipment.
• Assist the clinical staff in providing patient education.
• Creates, maintains, patient files and all related records as needed.
• Stock, clean, and perform inventory of exam rooms.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding provider or nurse medical advice.
• Occasionally relocate to other jobs within the clinic to provide additional support.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training/certificate program. Certification as CMA or RMA.
• At least two (2) years of experience as a, Medical Assistant, LPN or in additional areas of patient health care in a clinical setting.
• Must have thorough education or training in the basics of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in the operation of computer hardware and software including Microsoft programs, email accounts, etc.
• Ability to maintains strict confidentiality
• Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions in a medical practice setting.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Course for HealthCare Providers.

Skills

Required

• Communication with patients and families
• Good reasoning and judgment
• Calm in emergency situations
• Medical terminology
• Computer hardware and software
• Microsoft programs
• Email accounts