University of Michigan Health-Sparrow · 2 hours ago
Internal Med Residency - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expUniversity of Michigan Health-Sparrow is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide high-quality, compassionate patient care. The role involves efficiently processing patients through clerical and clinical areas, preparing patients for examination, performing laboratory tests, and maintaining practice standards.
Hospital & Health Care
Hiring Manager
Alicia Dell
Responsibilities
Prepares patient for examination. Obtains vital signs and chief complaint. Appropriately documents information obtained
Performs laboratory and diagnostic testing
Answers, screens and triages telephone calls. Takes accurate messages and distributes to the appropriate personnel within the guidelines of the practice
Schedules tests and referral appointments for patients
Administers oral and injectable medication. Phones prescriptions to pharmacies
Engages and helps promote patient/family teaching as appropriate; and provides an educational environment for patients and patient families
Works gaps in care registries to help improve the quality of care
Maintains all logs and required checks (i.e., refrigerator temps, medications, oxygen, etc.)
Maintains practice standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc. May assist in developing and implementing quality control and practice policies
Inventories, orders and restocks areas as necessary
Maintains and cleans equipment and environmental safety as required
Ability to provide clerical services and clinical services as required to maintain an effective practice flow. Cross trained to work both clerically and clinically
Qualification
Required
Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures
Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence)
Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our associates, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful
Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank)
Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities
High school diploma or GED
Completion of an accredited medical assistant program, including an externship OR a minimum of 5 years of Sparrow medical assistant experience in a clinical capacity
Ability to provide care for patients, which is age specific to their physical and safety needs, psychosocial concerns and educational level
Necessary visual and auditory acuity required to monitor patient's condition and operate department equipment
Demonstrates a positive team attitude and has interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with clients, their families, providers and co-workers
Ability to work in an EMR environment
Preferred
Specialty clinics may require six months specialty experience
Relevant clinical experience within the past 5 years; if no clinical experience, completion of medical assistant program in past two years
Previous work experience in medical office setting
MA Certification
Experience with an EMR
Company
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow
As Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and the region’s largest private employer, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow provides quality care to hundreds of thousands of people each year.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase