What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (1+ year experience) position at Family Health, PC?
Department Description
Family Health is located in Riverview, MI.
job openings: Full-Time, approximately 35-40 hours per week.
Position Summary
Assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider and performs administrative and clerical duties in order to support patients and customers in an outpatient clinic and/or medical office setting.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with ordered treatments as supervised by provider.
- Performs select clinical duties. Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on electronic patients' charts,
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Know how to perform x-rays.
- Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment, which includes adequately supplied exam rooms.
- Administers medications including injectables according to approved procedures and provider instructions. Documents administration in patient's chart.
- Collects and packages specimens for lab processing.
- Performs routine office lab tests, EKGs, and other procedures as ordered. Instructs patients regarding preparation for tests and signing consent forms when necessary.
- Enters orders as requested by provider per written Standing Orders.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
The qualifications/requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
COMPLEXITY OF WORK: Within scope of job, this position requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of a Medical Assistant Certification program preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months of previous medical office experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Family Practice: 1 years experience
- Medical Assistant: 1 years experience
- Physician Office: 1 years experience
Education:
- High school or higher
License:
- Medical Assistant certification or registration (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to Commute:
- Riverview, MI 48193 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Riverview, MI 48193: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person