Medical Assistant
Plymouth, MI • Contract • January 24, 2025 • 76242
Job Title: Medical Assistant
Job ID: 76242
Location: Plymouth, Michigan
What you will be doing:
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Perform initial-response screening following protocols approved by supervising provider.
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Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment.
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Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR).
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Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.
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Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures.
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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.
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Document care provided during patient visit in EHR.
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Recognize and respond to emergencies.
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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.
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Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the electronic health record for provider sign off.
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Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver as directed by the provider.
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Enter medication refill orders per protocol.
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Collect and process specimens.
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Perform CLIA-waived tests.
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Perform electrocardiography, respiratory and other testing based on department needs.
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Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
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Serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff in the event of problems or complaints.
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Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments.
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Schedule outpatient procedures.
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Apply third party and managed care policies, procedures, and guidelines.
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Obtain insurance pre-authorizations.
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Enters referrals for provider sign off.
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Participate in departmental/divisional Quality Assessment and Quality Improvement Programs.
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Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
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Apply principles of aseptic and sterile technique.
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Clean instruments and equipment per policies and procedures.
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Comply with all HFHS and departmental specific safety standards.
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Maintain compliance with regulatory standards regarding practice, environment, and documentation
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Function as a health care advocate to meet individuals needs.
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Educate individuals in office policies and procedures.
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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.
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Identify community resources for health maintenance and disease prevention to meet individual patient needs.
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Uphold goals, policies, procedures, and expectations of the company.
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Support the mission, vision, and values of the the company.
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Maintain examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.
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Maintain core and applicable specialty competencies as defined by the company.
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Other duties as assigned within scope of practice.
What you must have:
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Must be a self starter
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Good communication
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Pediatric experience
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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