Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position: Medical Assistant

Department: Infusion - Oncology

Location: Trinity Health Brighton

Status: Part Time, 24 hours a week

Shift: Day shift

Minimum rate of pay: 17.25

Trinity Health System is one of Michigan's most advanced cancer providers. We use cutting edge treatment technology, provide the latest clinical research trials, offer classes, events and support groups as well as other cancer support services, and our multidisciplinary team approach provides the highest quality patient outcomes which shows in our accreditations and recognitions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an accredited school or at least 1 year of work experience as an MA or in a similar role
• Will consider a student in a medical focused field of study that is able to meet the scheduling needs of the department.
• Experience: No previous experience required if MA training has been completed.
• Licensure: BLS annual certificate.

POSITION PURPOSE

The associate in this position assists with patient examination and care, obtains laboratory specimens, performs routine laboratory procedures, provides clerical and radiographer support and may administer a limited selection of medications following the written order of the Urgent Care Physician and after successfully completing a medication administration exam. Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares all age groups of patients for examination and treatment and documents appropriate information on Medical Record.
• Obtains laboratory specimens and performs basic laboratory procedures under the supervision of the Urgent Care Laboratory Director.
• Performs testing procedures such as visual activities, audiometry, pulmonary function screening and ECG tracings.
• Administers physician directed treatment, i.e. 0, therapy, eye and ear irrigation, etc.
• Provides clerical support to clerical and nursing staff.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance activities.
• Registers patients and schedules appointments.
• Maintains files; stores and retrieves patient's medical record.
• Performs all duties of office support including billing and ordering supplies.
• Oversees environment of care including light janitorial work, attending to exam rooms, and maintaining inventory of supplies.
• Performs other duties to support patient flow and office operations.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Mission Health.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The associate in the position must have knowledge of Medical Terminology. Interpersonal skills to work in a fast-paced environment requiring a high degree of mental and visual effort necessary to react to the changing work priorities.
• Ability to problem-solve, concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
•  Ability to learn and perform procedures.
• Successful completion of training to perform registration and computer assisted scheduling.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we