What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Lakefront Internists position at Cornerstone Medical Group?
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Position Summary
Lakefront Internists is located in St. Clair Shores on Little Mack and 12 Mile Rd.
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 or registered nurse.
- Performs select clinical duties. Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts.
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Performs basic materials management functions, which may include ordering and stocking of supplies.
- 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, X-Rays, 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.
- Complies with CLIA, OSHA, and other regulatory agency standards. Participates in in-service programs as needed. Follows infection controls and safety policies. Performs various clerical duties including answering the phone and patient callbacks, and may be required to check in and checkout as needed.
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 OR graduate of an accredited healthcare professional program OR current applicable healthcare professional licensure/certification.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OTHER:
1. BLS Healthcare Provider (BLS-HCP) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of start/hire/transfer date required. American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for
professional Rescuers Card will be accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS Provider card from the AHA.
2. Within 90 days of hire/transfer must be eligible for and is required to obtain Medical Assistant certification or registration date OR current applicable healthcare professional
licensure/certification.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months of previous medical office experience preferred.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.30 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
- Physician Office: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Medical Assistant Certification/Registration (Preferred)
- BLS for healthcare providers through the AHA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21