stjoeshealth.org/ Saint Joseph Mercy Health System - Detroit, MI Medical Assistant High School Diploma/GED Pay Scale: $12.01-$16.22 SUMMARY: Under physician direction and supervision, the Medical Assistant prepares patients for office visit: takes vital signs and records in medical record, obtains chief complaint, escorts patient to exam room, and prepares patient for physician visit. Assures patients are ready in the exam room for physician/mid-level provider arrival. Also reviews patient medical record to assure that all needed test results, forms and reports are available to physician/provider. Assists physician/provider with procedures and processes specimens according to established procedures. Performs in office testing at direction of physician/provider (e.g. EKG, vision testing, strep tests, urinalysis, suture removals, injections, immunizations, etc.) Arranges patient hospital admissions and test scheduling. Assures that clinical areas and drug sample areas are maintained according to JCAHO and other regulatory agencies. Maintains exam rooms to insure supplies are present and that room and equipment is in working order and in clean condition. May be required to assist with patient phone triage. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Formal training and/or certification as a Certified Medical Assistant. Two years previous experience in physician office setting or urgent care setting as a Medical Assistant. Formal education in medical terminology and anatomy and physiology preferred. Successful candidate will be subject to mandatory vaccinations/immunizations unless they qualify for an available exemption.
Posted on: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 10:35:43 +0000
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