Medical Assistant

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan


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Title : Medical Assistant

Location: Onsite - Bloomfield Hills, MI
Shift Hours
• Monday - Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. NO Fridays


Schedule Notes
• Min Exp: 1+ years
• Required: EPIC Experience, Oncology experience is a plus
• Certs - MA and BLS



Job Summary
The Medical Assistant performs a variety of clinical and administrative duties to support ambulatory patient care. Responsibilities include initial-response screening, patient preparation, vital signs, medication administration, specimen collection, clinical testing, phlebotomy, EHR documentation, patient education, appointment coordination, and assisting providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments according to established protocols, policies, and procedures.



Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial-response screening following protocols approved by the supervising provider.
• Escort patients to the room and prepare patients for examination, procedures, and treatment.
• Obtain vital signs and record them in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Obtain and record patient history using critical thinking skills.
• Prepare for, set up, and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments according to protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare, administer, and document oral and parenteral medications and immunizations as ordered by the supervising provider.
• Document medication administration following the six rights in the EHR while maintaining accurate medication and immunization records.
• Document care provided during the patient visit in the EHR.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Actively monitor and respond timely to patient requests through telephone encounters, In-Basket messages, and/or MyChart according to identified time frames and document responses in the EHR.
• Enter medication, radiology, and laboratory orders in the EHR for provider sign-off.
• Discharge patients and provide after-visit instructions to the patient and/or caregiver as directed by the provider.
• Enter medication refill orders according to protocol.
• Collect and process specimens.
• Perform CLIA-waived tests.
• Perform electrocardiography, respiratory, and other testing based on department needs.
• Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff in the event of problems or complaints.
• Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments.
• Schedule outpatient procedures.