MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Petoskey/Gaylord

Job description

THE POSITION:

We are recruiting for an experienced reliable medical assistant with the ability to multi-task in a busy Orthopaedic Center where you will work collaboratively with physician. You will perform a combination of various administrative and clinical tasks.

We have job opportunities in our Petoskey, Gaylord and Traverse City clinics.

This is a Full Time (40 hours)- Monday - Friday position. 8am - 5pm (no nights, no weekends, no holidays)

Wage range- $18 - $23.50

· The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills, computer and patients service skills

· The individual should be enthusiastic, have a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment

· Candidates must be able to perform both the clinical and clerical functions of the job as assigned

· Must participate in providing a welcoming environment for our patients and co-workers

THE BENEFITS (We take care of our employees)

• Medical Benefits
• · Company provided group life insurance of $25,000 for employee
• · Paid Time Off
• · 401k Plan (paid company contributions to your 401k plan)
• · Paid Holidays
• · Company provided uniforms

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Duties

• Utilize computers, telephones, answer phones and make calls
• Accurately update and file medical records
• Schedule, coordinate; and if necessary, reschedules patients appointments and surgeries
• Arrange for hospital admissions and laboratory services

Clinical Duties

• Receive, update and document medical histories, vital signs and other information either verbally, in writing or electronically via GLOC information systems
• Prepare patients for examination, treatment, and diagnostic procedures, prepare injections
• Assist providers during exams and procedures and paperwork
• Collect and prepare lab specimens

· Instruct patients about medication and contraindications and/or how to use or obtain medical supplies

• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
• Transmit prescription orders and refills as directed
• Remove sutures and change dressings
• Review the daily appointment schedule, start appropriate templates for provider use at each visit
• Ensure exam and treatment rooms are clean and fully stocked
• Start process to schedule patient for surgery, complete MA portion and task to provider for review and signing template.
• Update, maintain and communicate information regarding physicians surgery schedules

THE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Certification/Licensure

• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• Not required but preferred- Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or successfully passing a RMA Exam
• Not required but preferred- Valid Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), or
• Not required but preferred- Valid RMA Certification (RMA)
• Not required but preferred- Completed Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program

Preferred Knowledge but not required

• If not certified- has 2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in medical field
• Orthopaedic practice and related patient care
• Examination, diagnostic, and treatment procedures, including casting, simple bracing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,440.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Medical Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,440.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person