Medical Assistant (MA) – Outpatient Clinic

Job description

Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
Shift: Days
Weekends: None
On-Call: None

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Medical Assistant (MA) for a temporary outpatient clinic assignment in the Gaylord, MI area. The MA will support physicians with patient intake, clinical procedures, exam room preparation, documentation, and administrative duties.

Responsibilities
Escort patients to examination rooms and obtain medical histories and chief complaints.
Record and document vital signs.
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
Assist physicians with examinations and minor in-office procedures.
Administer injections as directed.
Provide basic patient and family education and instructions.
Answer clinical phone calls and assist with patient communication.
Process referrals and schedule follow-up appointments and procedures.
Assist with completing forms and other administrative tasks.
Maintain, clean, and stock examination rooms.
Clean, sanitize, and maintain medical instruments and equipment.
Assist with orientation of new clinical personnel.
Assume lead or charge responsibilities when needed during supervisory absences.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent – Required
Minimum 2 years of Medical Assistant experience – Required
Comfortable with:
Patient greetings and communication
Clinical phone calls
Administrative processing
Mailing
Room cleaning and maintenance
Must be aware and accepting of the temporary/contract nature of the assignment.
Preferred Qualifications
Medical Assistant skills checklist completed within the last 12 months.
Certification Requirements
BLS is not required.

• 4 days per week, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM