Medical Assistant
Company: Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
We have the great privilege of helping patients and families
re-build their lives. It's extraordinarily meaningful work and the
reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When
patients "Ask for Mary," they experience a culture that has been
sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully
listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of
every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians
and care providers.
Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited
rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults
each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation,
orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the
most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an
exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses
and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical
outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients
throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care.
Mary Free Bed stands apart from other organizations by the unique
combination of:
Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects
all MFB employees.
Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and
a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and
activities.
Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization
while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small
organization.
Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that his/her co-workers
can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients,
staff and community.
A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our
patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills out
employees with pride.
Mission Statement Restoring hope and freedom through
rehabilitation.
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.
Summary 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 rooms
Communicate 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.
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 confidentiality
Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in
emergency situations
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions in a medical
practice setting.
Current American Heart Association BLS Course for HealthCare
Providers
Physical Demands:
Required to stand, sit, talk, type, read and hear
Required to use hands and arms to handle, feel, carry and work
Required to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and rise from a
kneeling position while performing patient care
Required to be independently mobile, with frequent bending and
reaching overhead for activities such as positioning and
transferring of patients and equipment
Must 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 objects
Other Preferred Job Qualifications:
Registered as a Registered Medical Assistant or RMA or a Certified
Medical Assistant or CMA
Experience 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.
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