Medical Assistant

Plymouth, MI • Contract • January 24, 2025 • 76242

Job Title: Medical Assistant
Job ID: 76242
Location: Plymouth, Michigan


What you will be doing:

  • Perform initial-response screening following protocols approved by supervising provider.

  • Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment.

  • Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR).

  • Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.

  • Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures.

  • Prepare, administer, and document oral, parenteral medications, and immunizations as ordered by the supervising provider, documenting administration following the six rights in the EHR while maintaining accurate medication & immunization records.

  • Document care provided during patient visit in EHR.

  • Recognize and respond to emergencies.

  • Actively monitors & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, In-Basket message and/or My Chart according to identified time frames and documents responses in the EHR.

  • Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the electronic health record for provider sign off.

  • Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver as directed by the provider.

  • Enter medication refill orders per protocol.

  • Collect and process specimens.

  • Perform CLIA-waived tests.

  • Perform electrocardiography, respiratory and other testing based on department needs.

  • Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.

  • Serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff in the event of problems or complaints.

  • Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments.

  • Schedule outpatient procedures.

  • Apply third party and managed care policies, procedures, and guidelines.

  • Obtain insurance pre-authorizations.

  • Enters referrals for provider sign off.

  • Participate in departmental/divisional Quality Assessment and Quality Improvement Programs.

  • Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.

  • Apply principles of aseptic and sterile technique.

  • Clean instruments and equipment per policies and procedures.

  • Comply with all HFHS and departmental specific safety standards.

  • Maintain compliance with regulatory standards regarding practice, environment, and documentation

  • Function as a health care advocate to meet individuals needs.

  • Educate individuals in office policies and procedures.

  • Educate the patient within the scope of practice and as directed by supervising physician in health maintenance, disease prevention, and compliance with patients treatment plan.

  • Identify community resources for health maintenance and disease prevention to meet individual patient needs.

  • Uphold goals, policies, procedures, and expectations of the company.

  • Support the mission, vision, and values of the the company.

  • Maintain examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.

  • Maintain core and applicable specialty competencies as defined by the company.

  • Other duties as assigned within scope of practice.


What you must have:

  • Must be a self starter

  • Good communication

  • Pediatric experience

  • Must be someone comfortable giving immunizations to children


For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com

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