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Medical Assistant
Ref No.: 24-05580
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Position Type:Contract
Start Date / End Date: 01/10/2024 to 04/10/2024
Job title: Medical Assistant
Location: Detroit, MI 48202
Shift: 9.30 am - 6 pm(Mon - Fri)

Duties:
  • Perform initial-response screening following protocols approved by supervising
  • provider.
  • Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and
  • treatment.
  • Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR).
  • Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.
  • Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per
  • protocols, policies, and procedures.
  • 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.
  • Document care provided during patient visit in EHR.
  • Recognize and respond to emergencies.
  • 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.
  • Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the electronic health record for
  • provider sign off.
  • Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver as
  • directed by the provider.
  • Enter medication refill orders per protocol.
Skills:
  • Serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff in the event of problems or complaints.
  • Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments.
  • Schedule outpatient procedures.
  • Apply third party and managed care policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Obtain insurance pre-authorizations.
  • Enters referrals for provider sign off.
  • Participate in departmental/divisional Quality Assessment and Quality Improvement
  • Programs.
  • Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
  • Apply principles of aseptic and sterile technique.
Education:
  • High School or GED
  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • BLS