Duties : Job Title : Medical Assistant

Job Location : Detroit, MI 48202.

Shift : 9.30 am - 6 pm

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 :

• Collect and process specimens.
• Perform electrocardiography, respiratory and other testing based on department needs.
• Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• 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.

Education :

• High School or GED
• Medical assistant certification

Location :

Prosper Medical Office Building

Department : Prosper Master Lease

Prosper Master Lease

Standard Weekly Hours :

Summary :

A Medical Assistant functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) and / or nurse practitioner(s) in physician practice or clinic setting.

Assists in the preparation and delivery of ambulatory patient care as directed by provider(s) and other licensed clinical personnel.

Skillfully and consistently performs clinical duties per established policy and procedure. The care is based on the nursing process and augments the medical plan of treatment appropriate to the Specialty Clinic.

Qualifications :

Graduate of an accredited school of medical assisting.

Preferred years of experience to be determined by specialty.

Current BLS Certification

About Cook Children’s :

Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation.

With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child.

Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.

At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes.

We see what you're going through and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.

Cook Children's is an EOE / AA, Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran employer.

As the largest not-for-profit health care system serving Michigan, we offer a world of opportunity within our expansive system.

We have more nationally ranked hospitals than any other health system in the state, including six that are Magnet-recognized.

In total, Corewell Health has eight hospitals and 155 outpatient sites that provide diverse practice settings located in communities throughout southeastern Michigan and the greater Detroit metropolitan area.

GENERAL SUMMARY :

This is a Full Time Midnight position in the Microbiology Lab at the Dearborn Campus.

This position has a $15,000 dollar sign on bonus attached.

Performs a variety of routine or specialized tests and procedures for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients in one or more areas of work, such as Chemistry, Hematology / Coagulation, Immunohematology, Histocompatibility, Flow Cytometry, Molecular Pathology, Ancillary Testing, Microbiology and other specialty departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Independently performs routine / complex chemical, hematologic, microscopic, morphologic immunologic, and / or microbiologic procedures involving the use of laboratory instruments or manual techniques maintaining appropriate technical and organizational skills within established turn- around times.
• Applies advanced level of knowledge, training, and clinical judgment to : (a) release quality patient test results; (b) evaluate instrument performance and quality control results to determine the accuracy and reliability of all analytical data before it is released;

c) correlate results with other laboratory data and / or disease states; (d) identify technical, instrument, pharmacologic and / or physiologic causes of unexpected test results.

Takes action / or develops solutions based on data at hand in collaboration with section supervisor / director.

• Standardizes, calibrates, performs preventative maintenance and performs in-depth troubleshooting on laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Assists in the development and / or design of new test procedures and / or methodologies; participates in the evaluation, correlation, and introduction of new instruments or procedures.
• Participates in the instruction (theory and practice) of clinical laboratory science to students, residents, and new employees;

attends, participates in, and presents department continuing education and in-service training programs.

• Participates in various quality assurance and regulatory agency activities in the department, which may include performance of proficiency testing;
• involvement in TQM / CQI committees; developing and documenting quality assurance monitors; writing and updating of procedure manuals;

participation in mandatory personal competency assessment and assistance with administration of section competency testing program.

Provides direction and guidance for questions and / or problems referred by medical laboratory technicians, and other laboratory personnel concerning specimen acceptability, unusual or discrepant results, instrument or method problems, and / or out-of-control situations.

Communicates with nurses / physicians / other health care workers and public concerning lab results, procedures, and technology.

Performs other special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned, including inventory control, reagent preparation, limited venipuncture.

Acting as a Team Leader, assumes designated functions of the supervisor in his / her absence according to CAP / CLIA requirements.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.

It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

BENEFITS STATEMENT :

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

• NEW On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Training :

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college / university with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree.

Completion of a clinical laboratory approved or accredited program by NAACLS or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.

Clinical internship proof of completion (, NAACLS accredited program hospital-based or university-based)

Certificate of completion (hospital-based)

Clinical Practicum designation on transcript (university-based)

Official ASCP BOC approval (e-mail letter) confirming eligibility to take the certification exam.

Work Experience :

Completion of a NAACLS accredited clinical internship or equivalent experience / training as required by the ASCP Board of Certification or other acceptable certifying agency / work experience approved by Lab Administration.

Certification, Licensure, Registration :

Department policy requires certification, certification eligibility*, or certification assessment by one of the following agencies :

• ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS(ASCP) Effective October 23, 2009 (see Notes below)
• ASCP Medical Technologist - MT(ASCP) Prior to October, 2009
• ASCP International Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS(ASCPi) Effective January 1, 2015. Note the superscript i .
• ASCP Technologist (categorical) certification - BB(ASCP), C(ASCP), H(ASCP), I(ASCP), M(ASCP) or MB(ASCP)
• AMT Medical Technologist - MT(AMT) After 2010
• Additional acceptable certification eligibility can be reviewed with Human Resources & the department

WORKING CONDITIONS : Physical Effort :

Physical Effort :

• Requires considerable walking and standing.
• Occasional light lifting to store supplies.

Work Environment :

• Works in a clinical laboratory and works with hazardous reagents and infectious materials.
• Potential risk of an exposure to hazardous medications or waste materials of hazardous medications.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Primary Location

SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn

Department Name

Lab - Microbiology - CH East - South

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors and community. That is why we require a drug-free workplace and various vaccinations as a requirement for employment.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.

As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request assistance in completing the application process by calling We are committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.

We are expanding our Nephrocare Family! We are looking for an experienced Medical Receptionist that has the ability to do the following tasks :

• Check insurances
• Refill prescriptions
• Scheduling appointments
• Scanning and sorting paperwork
• Some experience with billing and collecting copays
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Able to communicate with patients and staff in a professional manner

The successful candidate will have the ability to multi-task, so a strong attention to detail, and work well with others is essential.

The candidate will also have the ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner and have reliable transportation.

Insight Institute of Neuroscience & Neurosurgery (IINN) aims to advance, challenge, and revolutionize neurosciences and medicine through scientific research and advanced technology, driven by a passion to help others regardless of any obstacles and challenges that may lie ahead.

Our integrated team of medical professionals does so through creative, innovative techniques and care principles developed because of our continuous pursuit to improve the field of medicine.

Our integrated team works together to find solutions to both common and complex medical concerns to ensure more powerful, reliable results.

Having multiple specialties under one roof Insight achieves its purpose in providing a comprehensive, collaborative approach to neuromusculoskeletal care and rehabilitation to ensure optimal results.

Our singular focus is Patient Care Second to None!

Job Summary :

Under the supervision of the acting physician, our Medical Assistants work in conjunction with staff and physicians to support the delivery of patient care second to none! The Medical Assistant will take vital signs, assist the provider with our interview and care processes, treatments, delivery and transport of each patient, as directed by the physician.

The Medical Assistant thrives in a fast-paced, team oriented environment with professionals in neurology, pain management, chiropractic, podiatry and many more.

This position is cross-trained in all clinical administrative processes, therefore the MA will also answer s, obtain prior insurance authorizations, perform patient reminder calls, and enter information into the EMR.

The Medical Assistant is required to maintain patient and hospital confidentiality at all times. Top candidates for this role show a strength in administering fantastic customer service skills and patient care.

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Duties :

• Screen patients while performing and recording vital signs
• Perform data entry through Electronic Medical Record system
• Maintain medical records and patient confidentiality
• Disinfect and clean room after each patient
• Explains treatment to patients as needed
• Change sutures and dressings as needed
• Assists physician during exam
• Answer calls in a friendly manner and acts as operator for the Hospital
• Greets and interacts with patients in a friendly and polite manner
• Other Administrative duties as needed such as register patients and schedule appointments
• Ability to multitask and move between responsibilities in fluid manner
• Adheres to Jcaho hospital standards and PolicyStat policies
• Monitors supplies and inventory as needed

Qualifications :

• Demonstrates eligibility to work for any employer in the U.S.
• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's Degrees strongly preferred in the areas related to Healthcare and Biology.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred
• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant or CNA desired
• Must be able to achieve CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to show superior patient care.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and drive.
• Able to work compassionately with patients and coworkers to exhibit patient care second to none
• Exudes respect and flexibility to impact the workplace in a positive manner.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others; works well within a team environment
• Demonstrates excellent skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care, in order to meet documentation standards.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for professional advancement.
• Previous experience and familiarity with EMRs is preferred.
• Is aware of standards and performs in accordance with them.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Benefits for our Full Time Team Members :

• Four Medical Plan options through BCBS of Michigan
• Vision and Dental options through our carrier, Guardian
• 401K with Matching; offerings vested fully @ 6 months of employment paired with eligibility to contribute
• Short & Long Disability, and Life Term insurance, complementary of Full Time Employment
• Additional Supplementary coverages offered @ employee's elections : Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D, etc.

Insight Surgical Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Values Workplace Diversity!

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