MED ASST CERT at McKenzie Health System – Sandusky, Michigan
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TITLE: Medical Assistant – MHW
DEPARTMENT: Healthcare Practice
STATUS: Full Time: 40 hours per week
HOURS: Day shift. However, position may require evening and weekend hours. Hours may be variable to meet office/patient needs. Location may be variable. Hours may be adjusted in response to workload demands.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the direct care of patients presenting themselves in an office, ambulatory setting. Involved in clerical services and clinical responsibilities. Cooperates with all members of the health team to meet total patient needs.
QUALIFICATIONS/POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
A. Education/Experience
- High School Graduate or equivalency, required.
- Completion of a formal MA education program or equivalent required.
- Previous Medical Assistant clinical experience in a Primary Care Healthcare Practice, or equivalent, required.
- 1 year previous experience administering medications and child immunizations, preferred.
- Previous experience working with general public, required.
- Computer skills required.
- Previous experience in medical insurance verification, blood draws, and administering immunizations, desired.
B. Licensure/Certification
- Certification as Medical Assistant, or equivalent, required within 3 months of hire.
- Current BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
- Personal Skills
- Ability to establish effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, physicians and other support personnel.
- Supports and contributes to the total hospital system by maintaining hospital-wide perspective and serving on department/hospital committees as requested.
- Influences the direction of Primary Healthcare Practice by maintaining composure, excellence and a positive perspective/attitude.
- Ability to promote and adapt to change in order to remain current with standards of practice and services in the Healthcare Practice setting.
- Ability to apply the principles of quality care and service in the Medical Assistant role, in the Healthcare Practice setting.
- Evidence of a sense of responsibility, initiative, honesty and positive attitude.
- Knowledge and ability to learn the safe use of various office equipment.
Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer:
McKenzie Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Sandusky, Michigan, 48471, United States region.