What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Trinity Health Michigan?
Employment Type : Full time
Shift : Description :
Position Summary :
Great opportunity for a Medical Assistant professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Be Remarkable!
Works in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a licensed clinical professional in a clinic or practice environment. This team member is expected to facilitate all aspects of the patient visit experience, including clinical duties such as room set up and patient preparation, performing office tests, taking vitals, collecting specimens, drawing blood, and giving injections, and immunizations. Cleans and sterilizes equipment. Charts patient interactions (e.g., chief complaint, medical history, medications, vital statistics, test results, etc.) in the patient's medical record (EMR / paper). Typically, responsible for some administrative duties including checking patients in and out, scheduling referrals and follow-ups, obtaining signatures, taking phone calls, and providing lab results. May perform limited special procedures and treatments as trained and directed .
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What you will do :
- Room set up and patient preparation.
- Taking vitals
- Drawing blood and giving injections and immunizations.
- Performing office tests
- Administrative duties
What you will need : Education
Required : High School diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of a certified Medical Assistant program of study through an accredited organization that includes class work, medical terminology coursework, and clinical instruction or 2 or more years of current, clinically relevant work experience in a physician office or clinic setting. If hired, successful completion of in-house competency-based orientation program within 90 days of employment.
Credentials / Licensure
Required : Graduate of a Medical Assistant Clinical Training program or externship program or 2 or more years current, clinically relevant experience. Knowledge of medical terminology, basic office, clinical, and computer skills. Current American Heart Association BCLS / CPR certification or successful completion of internal BLS program within 90 days of hire.
Related Experience
Required :
Preferred : Three years of experience as a Medical Assistant. New hires without CMA or RMA can sign up to take the certification exam within the first 12 months of employment.
Grand Rapids : professional organization requirement for certification or registration certificates : CMA or RMA with AAMA or AMT
Muskegon : professional organization requirement for certification or registration certificates : CMA, RMA, NCCT, or CCMA.
Highlights and Benefits
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
