Summary
5 Openings Available
Under direct supervision of the provider or clinical trainer, will be responsible for learning and assisting with patient assessment, care and maintaining appropriate documentation. This position will learnbasic knowledge of specialty and/or primary care to be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients. This position is responsible for coordinating care to assure high quality, compassionate patient care is provided. This position will be taught and assist with ordering of medical, pharmacy and office supplies to manage patient care. In addition, the apprentice will be trained on all of the components outlined in the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program curriculum. They will assure compliance with all the policies/procedures of MyMichigan Health and follow Occupational safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, Clinical laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations, and all appropriate regulatory agencies. They will coordinate with and train any new employees, students and float staff as required. The clinical person will provide patient education, assist with specialty care modalities, symptom management, be available for emergencies, monitor for compliance and the effects of care management with high-risk patients, educate on prescriptions and teach the patient and family the reasons for the medication and side effects, coordinate and ensure continuity of care with other providers. Also, may perform general office duties (keyboarding, filing, telephone, computer and office equipment) as needed. The expectations outlined in this job description may vary slightly depending on the practice in which you are assigned. Your immediate supervisor will be able to clarify your responsibilities for you.
Responsibilities
(50%) Actively participates in Apprenticeship requirements while maintainingadequate performance for all coursework and practicum sessions. (20%) Triages all calls, schedules daily urgent/emergent add-ons, receives and relays test results. (20%) Greets patients and/or family, performs routine pre-examination procedures including vital signs, assessing and recording objective and subjective data concerning presenting condition. Updates and maintains an accurate patient record by performing but not limited to, orders reconciliation, secure messaging (if available) and other tasks as assigned. Performs medication reconciliation, enters allergy reaction type, processes refills within the scope of their certification.
(10%) Prepares and cleans the patient area, sets up equipment, cleans and facilitates room set up after a procedure. Disposes of contaminated supplies and sterilizes medical instruments.
Certifications and Licensures
BLS - Basic Life Support Required Equivalent Experience - Within 3 months of hire or transfer
MA CERT - Medical Assistant Preferred Equivalent Experience - As required by Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to be employed through MidMichigan Health all Medical Assistants must possess an active certification. At the completion of the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program, in order to fulfill a medical assistant position, you will be required to hold this certification.
Required Education
Education: High School Diploma Comments: or GED
Other Information
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: Excellent interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner. Knowledge of medical office policies, practices and procedures as normally acquired through three to five years working in the health care system or similar setting. Previous experience in a physician clinic setting preferred.
Associated topics: certified medication technician, certified residential medication aide, clinical, clinical assistant, crma, delivery room, dialysis, midwife, patient care technician, pct
