• Job Description

  Req#: 522565

  Working/Functional Title

  Medical Assistant

  Position Summary

  Under the supervision and direction of registered nurse, performs a full range of duties as a Medical Assistant. Typical duties include rooming patients and obtaining basic treatment information; performing various screening tests in order to prepare patients for physical examinations; documenting patients chief complaint, vital signs, current medications and allergies in electronic medical record; performing lab work; and preparing supplies/equipment for patient exams including sterilization for minor surgical procedures.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  1. Assess patients in a time-efficient manner, obtaining and documenting accurate information, using appropriate forms, assuring all necessary information is available for provider.
  2. Perform treatments/procedures requested by providers (i.e. EKG, dressing changes, immunizations, etc.) and document appropriately.
  3. Assist providers with routine exam and minor surgeries
  4. Function as a primary care staff member in the ordering of Student Health Service supplies and help with restocking of supplies as needed.
  5. Prepare exam or minor surgery rooms with correct equipment and supplies for provider utilization.
  6. When assigned to different clinic areas, assume responsibilities consistent with guidelines.
  7. Exhibit proper handling of blood and bodily fluids.
  8. Provide high quality health care to patients in other Olin clinics as needed.
  9. Maintain Basic Life Support and Compliance certifications
  10. Assist in developing, monitoring, and implementing Quality Improvement Standards as it pertains to medical assisting.
  11. Understands the team concept and displays a willingness to work as a team member and take direction as needed from the RN and provide support to our providers.
  12. Maintain certification for Medical Assistant.

  Minimum Requirements

  Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in a medical office setting or in a clinical setting performing routine health assessment tests; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires certification as a medical assistant.

  Desired Qualifications

  Knowledge of Microsoft products, Outlook email and calendar functions, Athena EHR, and HIPAA/Fraud compliance. Critical decision making skills while under stress. Excellent interpersonal skills needed to interact with patients, physicians and nursing staff. Experience in the use word processing and database software, a specified medical course such as Nurse Health Aid and Phlebotomy, or Medical Billing and Medical Terminology experience. Knowledge of electronic medical record and patient scheduling systems.

  Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

  Required Application Materials

  Letter of interest, resume, verification of licensure.

  Work Hours

  STANDARD 8-5

  Website

  UHW.MSU.EDU

  Summary of Health Risks

  TB and Human Tissue Exposure.

  Bidding eligibility ends June 3, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.

• About the company

  Michigan State University is a public land-grant research university in East Lansing, Michigan.

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