Medical Assistant Non-Certified
My Michigan Health, Midland, MI, United States
Job Title
Summary Responsibilities
(30%) Triages all calls, schedules daily urgent/emergent add-ons, receives and relays test results. Supports, directs and refers patients for consults and/or testing and insurance pre-certification and documentation.
(30%) Greets patients and/or family, performs routine pre-examination procedures including vital signs, assessing and recording objective and subjective data concerning presenting condition. Updates and maintains an accurate patient record by performing but not limited to, orders reconciliation, secure messaging (if available) and other tasks as assigned. Performs medication reconciliation, enters allergy reaction type, processes refills within the scope of their certification.
(20%) Assists provider with examinations and procedures.
(20%) Prepares and cleans the patient area, sets up equipment, cleans and facilitates room set up after a procedure. Disposes of contaminated supplies and sterilizes medical instruments.
Other Duties And Responsibilities:
Provides complete patient assessment as indicated within the scope of the practice.
Performs patient care measures including injections, minor dressing changes, and obtaining blood specimens. In some practices may be required to, demonstrate competency to assist with procedures such as, but not limited to electrocardiogram (EKG), Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABI), and Non-stress Test (NST).
Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers. If applicable, maybe required to travel to satellite clinics.
Understands necessary computer functions in the office setting: MAPS, MCIR Practice Management, Electronic Medical Records, LIS, Emageon, dictation systems, and any other necessary programs to assist providers and staff.
Demonstrates critical thinking for patient management.
Maintains a high level of confidentiality and ensures patients rights in accordance with proper procedures and in compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act).
May be asked to perform clerical duties filing out insurance forms, correspondence, arranging hospital admission, answering the telephone, updating/filing patients medical records. Orders supplies and medications.
Maintains a system for accurately documenting and coding, in the medical record as appropriate and per policy. Participate in annual review for quality and completeness as necessary.
Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation and peer feedback.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Certifications And Licensures
BLS - Basic Life Support
Required Equivalent Experience - Within 3 months of hire or transfer
Required Education
Technical Certificate
Equivalent Experience: Must be a graduate of a medical assistant program. Additionally, prefer a certification, such as: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologist (AMT)Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)OR equivalent Medical Assistant Credential such as (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA, etc.)
Summary Responsibilities
(30%) Triages all calls, schedules daily urgent/emergent add-ons, receives and relays test results. Supports, directs and refers patients for consults and/or testing and insurance pre-certification and documentation.
(30%) Greets patients and/or family, performs routine pre-examination procedures including vital signs, assessing and recording objective and subjective data concerning presenting condition. Updates and maintains an accurate patient record by performing but not limited to, orders reconciliation, secure messaging (if available) and other tasks as assigned. Performs medication reconciliation, enters allergy reaction type, processes refills within the scope of their certification.
(20%) Assists provider with examinations and procedures.
(20%) Prepares and cleans the patient area, sets up equipment, cleans and facilitates room set up after a procedure. Disposes of contaminated supplies and sterilizes medical instruments.
Other Duties And Responsibilities:
Provides complete patient assessment as indicated within the scope of the practice.
Performs patient care measures including injections, minor dressing changes, and obtaining blood specimens. In some practices may be required to, demonstrate competency to assist with procedures such as, but not limited to electrocardiogram (EKG), Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABI), and Non-stress Test (NST).
Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers. If applicable, maybe required to travel to satellite clinics.
Understands necessary computer functions in the office setting: MAPS, MCIR Practice Management, Electronic Medical Records, LIS, Emageon, dictation systems, and any other necessary programs to assist providers and staff.
Demonstrates critical thinking for patient management.
Maintains a high level of confidentiality and ensures patients rights in accordance with proper procedures and in compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act).
May be asked to perform clerical duties filing out insurance forms, correspondence, arranging hospital admission, answering the telephone, updating/filing patients medical records. Orders supplies and medications.
Maintains a system for accurately documenting and coding, in the medical record as appropriate and per policy. Participate in annual review for quality and completeness as necessary.
Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation and peer feedback.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Certifications And Licensures
BLS - Basic Life Support
Required Equivalent Experience - Within 3 months of hire or transfer
Required Education
Technical Certificate
Equivalent Experience: Must be a graduate of a medical assistant program. Additionally, prefer a certification, such as: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologist (AMT)Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)OR equivalent Medical Assistant Credential such as (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA, etc.)