What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Medical Assistant position at Sudha N. Purohit, M.D. P.C.?
Medical Assistant
Sudha N. Purohit M.D. P.C. is a single physician internal medicine private practice located in Troy, MI. We are looking for a part-time medical assistant to hire. We are looking for an experienced medical assistant, passionate about healthcare, and experienced with working with diverse patient populations.
Medical Assistant Job Responsibilities:
- Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance.
- Conducts reception activities, such as greeting patients upon entry to the office, answering phones calls and addressing any questions or requests patients may have.
- Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary.
- Saves doctors’ time by helping with office procedures.
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; and keeping patient information confidential.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
- Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.
- Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Work Hours & Benefits
Part-time role that is less than 20 hours a week. Medical Assistant will work two days a week from roughly 9 am to 5 pm. Employee will be asked to back fill for other employees. Employee will be paid on an hourly basis. The hourly rate will be discussed at time of offer and is negotiable. Benefits are not provided, but option to contribute to a IRA exists.
Medical Assistant Qualifications/Skills:
- Medical Assistant Qualification
- Medical Assistant related Clinical Skills
- Clerical Skills
- Verbal communication
- Infection control
- Creating a safe, effective environment
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Professionalism
- Patient focus
- Confidentiality
- Medical teamwork
- COVID-19 vaccination and ensuing COVID-19 boosters are mandatory
- Other necessary vaccinations are also required
- Must wear a mask at the office
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 4 years in a medical office
- Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), medical terminology
- Previous experience in specific outpatient settings preferred
- Experience with diverse patient populations preferred
If interested please submit resumes with contact information and at least 2 references using the apply button. The office will reach out to you within 3 business days to schedule an interview. We are looking to have candidates start asap.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18