Medical Assistant | Hillsdale Medical Associates, Broad St.
Hillsdale Hospital
- Location
- Onsite (Hillsdale, MI)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Hillsdale Hospital seeks a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for examinations, collect vital signs, and assist providers during procedures. This role supports the hospital's mission of providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare to the local community.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- 403(b) retirement plan
Perks
- Education assistance
Full job details
Work Schedule
40 hours per week | Monday - Thursday | 8:00am - 6:00pm
Benefits
- Insurance: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability
- Paid Time Off: vacation, sick days, holidays
- Retirement: 403(b) with match
- Education assistance & continuing education; many courses offered on-site at the hospital
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; must be from an accredited institution and meet the Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements
- Must have excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills. This job also requires excellent attendance and attention to detail, plus compassion and empathy
- Current Michigan Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA) or equivalent experience or training is desirable, but will train individuals with a strong interest in and aptitude for a career in healthcare
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (available through Hillsdale Hospital)
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for examinations and treatments by completing medical history and other required forms, collecting and recording patient vital signs, and performing point of care testing (POCT)
- Set up rooms with necessary equipment and supplies as appropriate for procedures, explain processes and tests to patients, and provide relevant materials to patients
- Assist provider during procedures and chaperone as needed
- Carry out provider orders at time of provider visit or in follow up. This may include injections, breathing treatment, EKG, dressing changes, weight check, and blood pressure monitoring
- Conduct and follow up on lab tests including blood draws and urine samples
- Ensure all specimens are properly and accurately labeled, review test results, complete related paperwork and assure results are available to providers and documented in patient records
- Clean and sterilize lab test equipment and instruments
- Keep exam rooms clean and fully stocked with supplies
- Abide by all regulations, policies, work practices and instructions
Why Hillsdale Hospital
Hillsdale Hospital is dedicated to excellence in healthcare community service, continued improvement, and respect for human life. We manage the health needs of our local community through compassionate and highly skilled care in our clean, safe, healing environment.
Additionally, Hillsdale Hospital is a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace, and a USA Today Top Workplaces!
Equal Opportunity Employer