Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant, Full Time, Hillsdale Health and Wellness Clinic

168 South Howell Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242

Work Schedule

40 hours per week

The clinic is open 10:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Saturday, will

work Saturdays on a rotation

2.00 per hour weekend premium for Saturdays

Benefits

Insurance: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability

Paid Time Off: vacation and holidays

Retirement: 403(b) with match

Education assistance and 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

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

Must have excellent customer service, communication, and computer

skills. This job also requires excellent attendance and attention to

detail, plus compassion and empathy.

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

If it becomes necessary to meet patient care needs, you may be

required to float to other clinics

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

Education

Required

High School or better

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred

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