Job Description
Pride Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Shelby Township, MI. This is a 13-week contract with potential for extension.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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.
Required:
- 2+ years experience as an MA
- BLS certification through AHA, and one of the below;
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 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.
- Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five (5) year of experience in clinical medical assisting.
- 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.
- Military trained personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care preferred.
- Ability to problem-solve preferred.
- Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred.
- EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred.
Additional Information:
- Location: Shelby Township, MI
- Schedule: Monday 8 am to 7 pm, Tuesday 8 am to 5 pm, Wednesday 7 am to 5 pm, Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm
- Pay Rate: $16.00 - $19.00/Hour (Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.)
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About Pride Health
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates — including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now — are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.