Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job Description

Job Description

We're seeking a Medical Assistant for our Family Practice. This position starts initially as a 13-week contract and comes with the likeliness of a contract extension or direct offer. Patients will mostly be adults but age ranges will vary.

Pay rate: $20.00/hour

Shift: Monday 8-5, Tuesday 8-5, Wednesday 8-4p, Thursday 9-7p, Friday 8-3p, every 3rd Saturday 7-11am. When working Saturday other shifts are flexed to keep 40 hour per week schedule.

Essential Duties:

-Perform initial-response screening following protocols approved by supervising provider.
-Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment.
-Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR).
-Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.
-Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures.
-Prepare, administer, and document oral, parenteral medications, and immunizations as ordered by the supervising provider, documenting administration following the six rights in the EHR while maintaining accurate medication & immunization records.
-Document care provided during patient visit in EHR.
-Recognize and respond to emergencies.
-Actively monitors & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, In-Basket message and/or My Chart according to identified time frames and documents responses in the EHR.
-Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the electronic health record for provider sign off.
-Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver as directed by the provider.
-Enter medication refill orders per protocol.
-Collect and process specimens.
-Perform CLIA-waived tests.
-Perform electrocardiography, respiratory and other testing based on department needs.
-Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
-Serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff in the event of problems or complaints.
-Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments.
-Schedule outpatient procedures.
-Apply third party and managed care policies, procedures, and guidelines.
-Obtain insurance pre-authorizations.
-Enters referrals for provider sign off.
-Participate in departmental/divisional Quality Assessment and Quality Improvement Programs.
-Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
-Apply principles of aseptic and sterile technique.
-Clean instruments and equipment per policies and procedures.
-Comply with all HFHS and departmental specific safety standards.
-Maintain compliance with regulatory standards regarding practice, environment, and documentation.
-Function as a health care advocate to meet individual’s needs.
-Educate individuals in office policies and procedures.
-Educate the patient within the scope of practice and as directed by supervising physician in health maintenance, disease prevention, and compliance with patient’s treatment plan.
-Identify community resources for health maintenance and disease prevention to meet individual patient needs.
-Uphold goals, policies, procedures, and expectations of the Henry Ford Health System (HFHS).
-Support the mission, vision, and values of the HFHS.
-Maintain examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.
-Maintain core and applicable specialty competencies as defined by the Henry Ford Health System.
-Other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Requirements:

• 2+ years experience as an MA
• BLS certification through AHA
• ONE of the following:
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship160 hour minimum
• OR Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without completion of a clinical externship but with a minimum one-year experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five (5) years.
• OR Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical medical assisting.
• OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• OR Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
• OR Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.

For immediate review of your resume, please email me at sjasmund@mednationalstaffing.com

Company DescriptionUsing the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.

Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.

Company Description

Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.\r\n\r\nSince our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.