Work Schedule

8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday

Benefits

• Insurance: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability
• Paid Time Off: vacation, sick days, personal days, holidays
• Retirement: 403(b) with match
• Education assistance & continuing education; many courses offered on-site at the hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills. This job also requires excellent attendance and attention to detail, plus compassion and empathy.
• Current Michigan Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA) or equivalent experience or training is desirable, but will train individuals with a strong interest in and aptitude for a career in healthcare
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (available through Hillsdale Hospital)

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments by completing medical history and other required forms, collecting and recording patient vital signs, and performing point of care testing (POCT.
• Set up rooms with necessary equipment and supplies as appropriate for procedures, explain processes and tests to patients, and provide relevant materials to patients
• Assist provider during procedures and chaperone as needed
• Carry out provider orders at time of provider visit or in follow up. This may include injections, breathing treatment, EKG, dressing changes, weight check, and blood pressure monitoring.
• Conduct and follow up on lab tests including blood draws and urine samples
• Ensure all specimens are properly and accurately labeled, review test results, complete related paperwork and assure results are available to providers and documented in patient records
• Clean and sterilize lab test equipment and instruments
• Keep exam rooms clean and fully stocked with supplies
• Abide by all regulations, policies, work practices and instructions

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert Medical Assistant