Medical Assistant- Cadillac, MI

THE POSITION:

Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center is hiring for a Full Time Medical Assistant to join our team of compassionate and skilled staff. Some work will be performed the Traverse City but most will be performed in the Cadillac area.

We offer a competitive wage, bonus program, and a comprehensive paid benefits program.

We are recruiting for an experienced reliable medical assistant with the ability to multi-task in a busy Orthopaedic Clinic where you will work collaboratively with physician. You will perform a combination of various administrative and clinical tasks

· The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills, computer and patients service skills

· The individual should be enthusiastic, have a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment

· Candidates must be able to perform both the clinical and clerical functions of the job as assigned

· Must participate in providing a welcoming environment for our patients and co-workers

THE BENEFITS (We take care of our employees)

• Medical Benefits
• · Company provided group life insurance of $25,000 for employee
• · Paid Time Off ( 40 hours of PTO to start then increases per anniversary year)
• · 401k Plan ( “FREE MONEY” - paid company contributions to your 401k plan)
• · Paid Holidays
• · Company provided uniforms

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Duties

• Utilize computers, telephones, answer phones and make calls
• Accurately update and file medical records
• Schedule, coordinate; and if necessary, reschedules patients appointments and surgeries
• Arrange for hospital admissions and laboratory services

Clinical Duties

• Receive, update and document medical histories, vital signs and other information either verbally, in writing or electronically via GLOC information systems
• Prepare patients for examination, treatment, and diagnostic procedures, prepare injections
• Assist providers during exams and procedures and paperwork
• Collect and prepare lab specimens

· Instruct patients about medication and contraindications and/or how to use or obtain medical supplies

• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
• Transmit prescription orders and refills as directed
• Remove sutures and change dressings
• Review the daily appointment schedule, start appropriate templates for provider use at each visit
• Ensure exam and treatment rooms are clean and fully stocked
• Start process to schedule patient for surgery, complete MA portion and task to provider for review and signing template.
• Update, maintain and communicate information regarding physicians surgery schedules

THE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Certification/Licensure

• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• Not required but preferred- Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or successfully passing a RMA Exam
• Not required but preferred- Valid Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), or
• Not required but preferred- Valid RMA Certification (RMA)
• Not required but preferred- Completed Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program

Preferred Knowledge but not required

• If not certified- has 2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in medical field
• Orthopaedic practice and related patient care
• Examination, diagnostic, and treatment procedures, including casting

*We will train the right individual through our Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program! Ask us about it

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,440.00 - $45,760.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,440 - $45,760