Medical Assistant Apprenticeship South Region Cadillac Roscommon Empire Manistee
Munson Healthcare, Cadillac, MI, United States
Job Description
A Medical Assistant is an allied health professional who supports Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in a clinic setting. The role includes both clinical and administrative duties and frequent interaction with patients and their families.
Administrative Duties
Answering phones
Greeting patients
Documenting and updating medical records
Coding and filling out insurance forms
Scheduling appointments
Arranging for hospital admissions, referrals and laboratory services
Using computer applications
Clinical Duties
Taking medical histories
Explaining treatment and procedures to patients
Timely follow through and completion of referral requests
Preparing patients for examination
Assisting the physician during exams
Collecting and preparing lab specimens
Performing basic laboratory tests including blood draws
Instructing patients via standardized pathways and protocols
Preparing and administrating medications as directed by the physician
Injections
Removing sutures and changing dressings
Other clinical services as required by specialty
Compensation
Starting Pay
: $17.01 / hour
After completion of 180 day introductory period, increase to:
$17.26/ hour
Upon receiving certification
: $20.44 - $24.52 (commensurate with experience)
Qualifications
Highschool Diploma or GED
Vaccination Requirements
Munson Healthcare requires all employees to be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.
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A Medical Assistant is an allied health professional who supports Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in a clinic setting. The role includes both clinical and administrative duties and frequent interaction with patients and their families.
Administrative Duties
Answering phones
Greeting patients
Documenting and updating medical records
Coding and filling out insurance forms
Scheduling appointments
Arranging for hospital admissions, referrals and laboratory services
Using computer applications
Clinical Duties
Taking medical histories
Explaining treatment and procedures to patients
Timely follow through and completion of referral requests
Preparing patients for examination
Assisting the physician during exams
Collecting and preparing lab specimens
Performing basic laboratory tests including blood draws
Instructing patients via standardized pathways and protocols
Preparing and administrating medications as directed by the physician
Injections
Removing sutures and changing dressings
Other clinical services as required by specialty
Compensation
Starting Pay
: $17.01 / hour
After completion of 180 day introductory period, increase to:
$17.26/ hour
Upon receiving certification
: $20.44 - $24.52 (commensurate with experience)
Qualifications
Highschool Diploma or GED
Vaccination Requirements
Munson Healthcare requires all employees to be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.
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