What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Michigan Surgery Specialists?
Role/Position Definition: Provides clinical services according to State guidelines and under the supervision of the Attending Physician.
This position requires travel between 2-3 clinics. We are hiring in our Auburn Hills, Dearborn, Farmington Hills, Warren clinics.
Qualifications/Position Requirements:
Education/Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduate of approved program for Medical Assistant, Nurse Aide, or Patient Care Technician training preferred.
- 1 years of Clinical/medical office setting experience strongly preferred. o Experience in a healthcare setting strongly preferred
Licensure/Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
- Assessment Based Recognition in Order Entry Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants must be obtained within 90 days of hire OR current CMA / EMT license required.
- BLS Certification required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must have knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Knowledge of and proficiency in computer usage.
- Must possess strong customer service skills, including demonstrating initiative and flexibility in situations.
- Must possess ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. o Must be able to work in a high-pace facility and multi-task.
- Must be able to travel to various locations throughout the corporation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support Physicians and other staff in all offices as needed.
- Provide care to patients consistent with identified medical regimens; responsive to patient, family, and patient’s insurance carrier requests.
- Performs preoperative assessment of patient and confirms completion of required documentation and authorization.
- Order and/or refill prescriptions only with physician’s authorization.
- Responsible for scheduling depositions and Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) for physicians.
- Utilizes strong communication, time management, organizational, multi-tasking, and customer service skills necessary in order to complete the tasks at hand.
- Uses the computer software systems to input information and communicate with other members of the organization.
- Uses the general office equipment (i.e. copier, scanner, printer, fax, and telephones) to perform the necessary clinical functions.
- Prioritizes tasks in order of importance and uses down time in a constructive manner without prompting.
- Develops and maintains a good working rapport with interdepartmental personnel as well as physicians, supervisors, patients, visitors, and other department areas within the facility.
- Maintains and promotes professional competence through continuing education and other leaning experiences.
- Adheres to all policies and produces.
- Attends required departmental meetings to stay current with department changes/updates and educational opportunities.
- Provides/Assists with training and orientation of new staff when applicable.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24