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Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - McLaren Careers
McLaren Health Care • Clarkston, MI 48347 • Posted 22 days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $18.41-$19.43/hr • Entry Level
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Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant in Orthopedic Surgery at McLaren Health Care provides excellent patient care by performing or assisting in a variety of medical procedures and tests. This role assists in the examination and treatment of patients, including vital signs, procedures, treatments, administering injections, and venipuncture. Additionally, the assistant assists with clerical duties to maintain efficient operations.
Responsibilities
- Performs to service excellence standards
- Responds promptly, professionally and courteously to all customers' needs
- Cooperates and communicates effectively with all patients, families and staff
- Contributes to continuous quality improvement efforts
- Prepares examining rooms including turning on computer terminals and stocks room with supplies
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six months experience as a medical assistant OR completion of one of the following programs: medical assistant, emergency medical technician, nurse assistant, licensed practical nurse or armed services medic program
- For clinics with the Rural Health Designation, Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), and Canadian equivalents, (MHC approved providers for the resuscitation certification) is required within 6 months of hire
Preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification
- Electronic medical record experience
- One-year experience working in medical office with multiple providers
- Previous experience working in a medical office of the same specialty
About McLaren Health Care
McLaren Health Care is a reputable healthcare organization based in Michigan, United States, operating 13 hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities. It offers a wide range of healthcare services including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and critical care with a focus on patient safety and quality outcomes. McLaren Health Care is known for its excellent care, patient satisfaction, and strategic investments to enhance services and collaborations within the region.
Full Job Description
**$18.41/hour starting wage for non-certified Medical Assistants**
**$19.43/hour starting wage for Medical Assistants Certified through AAMA or AMT**
Under general supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, will provide excellent patient care by performing or assisting in a variety of medical procedures and tests to assist in the examination and treatment of patients, including but not limited to vital signs, procedures, various treatment, administering injections and venipuncture. Assists with clerical duties to maintain efficient operations.
**Essential Functions and Responsibilities:**
+ Performs to service excellence standards:
+ Responds promptly, professionally and courteously to all customers' needs.
+ Cooperates and communicates effectively with all patients, families and staff.
+ Contributes to continuous quality improvement efforts.
+ Prepares examining rooms including turning on computer terminals and stocks room with supplies.
_Required:_
+ _High school diploma or equivalent and six months experience as a medical assistant_
_OR_
+ _High school diploma or equivalent and completion of one of the following programs: medical assistant, emergency medical technician, nurse assistant, licensed practical nurse or armed services medic program._
+ _For clinics with the Rural Health Designation, Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), and Canadian equivalents, (MHC approved providers for the resuscitation certification) is required within 6 months of hire_
**_Preferred:_**
+ Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
+ American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification. May be required at management discretion.
+ Electronic medical record experience.
+ One-year experience working in medical office with multiple providers.
+ Previous experience working in a medical office of the same specialty.
**Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans**
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