Employee Health Medical Assistant - Part Time!
Company: Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Under the direction and supervision of the RN and the Physician,
the Medical Assistant, who is non-licensed, uses there clinical
training as a Medical Assistant and receives additional special
training to provide direct patient care. This includes assisting
with the rehabilitative goals of the patient, and supporting clinic
RN's, physicians care team.Essential Job Responsibilities:Staff
will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope
of their license, certification or registration and as required by
law and regulation. Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and
updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test
results, correspondence, etc. per clinic protocols.Prepare patient
for examination and treatment by noting brief health history or the
reason for visit in the patient's chart.Take and record vital signs
including height, weight, and blood pressure, temperature.Assist
the clinical staff in completing examination and procedures as
instructed.Administer medications and injections as
ordered.Completely fill out forms and obtain signature from
provider, when necessary.Under the direction of the nurse or
provider in charge, takes responsibility of medical supplies and
cleaning of the medical instruments and equipment.Assist the
clinical staff in providing patient education.Creates, maintains,
patient files and all related records as needed.Stock, clean, and
perform inventory of exam roomsCommunicate by phone, email, or
patient portal, with patients and families regarding physician or
nurse medical advice.Occasionally relocate to other jobs within the
clinic to provide additional support.Perform other work-related
duties as assigned.Diversity and Inclusion:Mary Free Bed values
diversity and inclusion among patients, families and staff. We
strive to hire people who reflect the communities we serve. Our
employees will serve all patients, families and each other with
dignity and respect.Essential Job Qualifications (Knowledge,
Education, and Training Requirements)Must have High school diploma
or equivalent.Completion of a Medical Assistant
training/certificate program. Certification as CMA or RMA.At least
two (2) years of experience as a, Medical Assistant, LPN or in
additional areas of patient health care in a clinical setting.Must
have thorough education or training in the basics of medical
terminology.Proficiency in the operation of computer hardware and
software including Microsoft programs, email accounts, etc.Ability
to maintains strict confidentialityAbility to use good reasoning
and judgment and react calmly in emergency situationsAbility to
interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and proceduresKnowledge of
common safety hazards and precautions in a medical practice
setting.Current American HeartAssociation BLS Course for HealthCare
ProvidersPhysical Demands:Required to stand, sit, talk, type, read
and hearRequired to use hands and arms to handle, feel, carry and
workRequired to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and rise from
a kneeling position while performing patient careRequired to be
independently mobile, with frequent bending and reaching overhead
for activities such as positioning and transferring of patients and
equipmentMust be able to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally,
and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than
negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objectsOther
Preferred Job Qualifications:Registered as a Registered Medical
Assistant or RMA or a Certified Medical Assistant or CMAExperience
working in a rehabilitation care setting.Experience with using
Electronic Health Records or other practice management systems.Mary
Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information,
veteran status, disability or other legally protected
characteristic.
Keywords: Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids , Employee Health Medical Assistant - Part Time!, Healthcare , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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