Medical Assistant - SW Wyoming

University of Michigan Health
Wyoming, MI
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

Under the direction of the Office Manager, the Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties to care for patients in an ambulatory setting.

What You Will Do

Perform administrative and clinical duties, including maintaining medical records, handling patient calls, and administering medications as directed by physician or advance practice providers.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Medical Assistant plays an integral role in the care team model, requiring excellent interpersonal skills, ability to effectively work with the medical team, and ability to communicate with patients and staff.

Requirements

  • High school degree (or GED)
  • Current Certification as Medical Assistant
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Previous experience as Medical Assistant
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff
  • Ability to operate medical equipment safely and correctly
  • Knowledge of infection prevention & control standards and practices
  • Flexible, organized and able to function under stressful situations
  • Ability to understand, interpret and apply instructions, guidelines and procedures
  • Culturally sensitive and able to work with ethnically diverse patient populations
  • Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks
  • Intermediate experience with computers and information systems

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement plan
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