Medical Assistant

Position Details

Posting Summary


College
VP Student Affairs-DIV


Executive Area
VP Student Affairs


Department
Sindecuse Health Center

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
S1730P


Job Type
Full Time, Regular


Pay Type
Nonexempt/Hourly


Pay Grade
C


Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus


Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.


Number of Vacancies
2


General Summary


Provides direct patient care, instruction and education to patients.

Major Duties

• Provides intake and initial patient evaluation. Prepares patients for exams and treatments. Identifies and assists patients with special needs.
• Processes lab specimens. Completes and enters results for all point of care testing. Performs general radiologic (x-rays) exams and uploads findings to electronic medical records.
• Assists the attending clinician with a variety of examinations and procedures. Provides patient education on topics such as diet, contraceptives, clinical procedures and overall health issues.
• Performs procedures, including but not limited to suture removal, electrocardiograms, vision testing, ear lavage, wound care, compression wraps and respiratory testing.
• Prepares and administers oral and parenteral medications and immunizations as ordered. Ensures compliance with standing protocols.
• Utilizes an electronic medical record system. Ensures accurate documentation and appointment scheduling consistent with needs of patients and continuity of care.
• Processes infectious and hazardous medical waste material according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and Centers for Disease Control guidelines. Conducts processing and sterilization procedures for instruments and materials used in clinical care of patients.
• Participates in continuing education activities to maintain required Medical Assistant certification, Basic Life Support training, and radiation safety.
• Ensures patient confidentiality in accordance with federal law. Coordinates patient referrals and monitors status to ensure timeliness of appointing to specialty care.
• Stocks and maintains exam rooms with standard levels of supplies, medications, linens, forms, and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Nine month to one-year certificate program in related field from an accredited institution.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or eligible to take certification examination within 6 months of hire.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Direct patient care clinical experience.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in radiology, or a willingness to complete on the job training.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.
• External applicants should use the WMU Application.

Additional Position Information

• This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.
• Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available using the URL:
• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds. Assists with patients in wheelchairs and transfers to/from exam tables.
• Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc. Work with infectious waste, biohazardous materials, radiation exposure, and patient specimens.