Hillsdale Hospital is Hiring a Medical Assistant | Hillsdale Health and Wellness Clinic Near Hillsdale, MI
Work Schedule 40 hours per week. The clinic is open 10am to 6pm Monday through Saturday. Will work Saturdays on a rotation. $1.00 per hour weekend premium. Benefits
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
Why Hillsdale Hospital
Hillsdale Hospital is dedicated to excellence in healthcare community service, continued improvement, and respect for human life. We manage the health needs of our local community through compassionate and highly skilled care in our clean, safe, healing environment.
Additionally, Hillsdale Hospital is a 2023 Healthcare Top Workplaces winner! We are one of less than 200 healthcare organizations nationwide to be named to the list by Energage. This marks the organization's third Top Workplace win in the past year, including recognition as a 2022 Detroit Free Press Top Workplace in Michigan and 2023 Top Workplace USA. Our work environment has been recognized statewide, nationally and nationally within our unique industry.