Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant# Medical AssistantHot JobKalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI 49009## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh School## Description| | || --- | --- || **JOB TITLE** Medical Assistant | **STATUS** Hourly, Part or Full Time (20-40 hours week) || **LOCATION** Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo/Mason | **DEPARTMENT** Clinical || **IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR** Clinical Coordinator/Practice Manager | **DATE LAST REVISED** 08/2018 || Medical Assistant Coordinator | || **JOB SUMMARY** | || Provides a broad range of clinical and clerical support services to patients and physicians within the Reproductive Endocrinology Department. | |# TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES REQUIREDSoftware packages, computer, voicemail, telephone, calculator, faxes, etc.**DIRECTION EXERCISED**NONE**ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS**Regular attendance is required Monday – Friday. Schedules may include weekends as assigned by each department manager with alternating weekdays off. Schedules are subject to change due to department needs. Should there be a need to change hours or a schedule, supervisors will discuss the change in advance of making the change unless there is an urgent situation requiring the change.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**The physical setting for this position is:X Indoor/office environment1. Other, please explain:\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_Describe other physical and environmental aspects of your job.10% Excessive Noise 15% Operating Computer45% Exposure to Hazards 5 % Extreme Temperatures25% Other, please explain: walking/rooming patients**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**ACTIVITY FREQUENCYBending, stooping, crouching X Daily OR \\_\\_\\_ times per £Week £MonthAscend, descend \\_\\_\\_ number of stairs £Daily OR \\_\\_\\_ times per £Week £MonthMove, lift 0-30 number of pounds X Daily OR \\_\\_\\_ times per £Week £MonthStanding 50 % of timeSitting 35-45 % of timeLifting 5 % of timeTravel 0-10 % of time**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Communicates, collaborates, and seeks out opportunities to provide service to patients, physicians, staff, and others in a courteous manner.* Answers telephones, welcomes visitors, and provides/relays appropriate information.* Provides phlebotomy services (blood draws) for patient labs.* Provides clinical care consistent with physician orders and departmental policies and procedures.* Telephones prescriptions to pharmacies as directed by physician.* Documents patient care in patient medical record.* Scrubs and assists physicians with IVF procedures.* Schedules patients in an organized and efficient manner, utilizing knowledge of practice patterns and protocols to promote effective use of physicians while minimizing patient delays.* Maintains inventory of clinical/office supplies.* Schedules surgery (based on specific roll).* Cleans and supplies exam rooms. Ensures sterility of procedure rooms and instruments. Assures compliance with JCAHO, OSHA, HIPAA, and other quality assurance standards.* Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments by reading appropriate books, journals, and other literature and by attending educational programs and other related activities.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS and/or REQUIREMENTS*** Registered (RMA/CMA) graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.* One year Medical Assistant experience required; OB/GYN preferred.* Demonstrated computer literacy.* Excellent organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to deal with sensitive information requiring discretion and independent decision making.* Demonstrated initiative and ability to work effectively and efficiently under deadlines, high volumes, and multiple interruptions.**LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS**3. Registered Nurse, licensed in the state of MichiganX Certification, please list: Medical Assistant or **see below under Education and/or Experience.**3. Other, please list: \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_# EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCERegistered (RMA/CMA) graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant programOne year MA experience required; OB/GYN preferred*This job description reflects the general details of the specific job identified and is not necessarily a complete listing of all the work requirements that may be involved in the job. All employment with The Fertility Center is at-will. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.* #J-18808-Ljbffr Fertility Center