Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Central City Health is committed to enabling every patient in our community to thrive by building a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team. The Medical Assistant (MA) is required to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that emphasizes quality care and customer service. The MA works collaboratively with clinical and support staff in the provision of direct patient services, exhibiting flexibility and a "can-do" attitude. The Medical Assistant serves as a point of contact for other internal and external providers, with the goal of fostering an environment that promotes patient comfort, trust, and team-based care. The MA must exemplify the core values and mission of the organization, always exercising the utmost discretion, diplomacy and tact in patient/staff interactions.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures all actions represent the organization in a highly professional manner.
• Prepares for patient appointments by reviewing and updating patient records
• Maintains exam rooms according to protocol
• Monitors stock inventory and reports low stock to the Clinical Care Manager
• Triages patients effectively within fifteen minutes of registration time
• Assists patients in obtaining supportive services
• Completes thorough and accurate MA assessments
• Reviews patients' Care Registry for due or overdue screenings
• Maintains compliance with productivity requirements
• Assists provider upon request during examinations

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary and Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification required.
• Must possess knowledge of the healthcare field including medical terminology.
• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center preferred.
• Familiarity with medical laboratories and Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR).
• Knowledge of PCMH preferred.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with staff.
• Must maintain confidentiality relating to treatment in accordance with HIPAA.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Loan forgiveness.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply