Job Title: Medical AssistantLocation: Sterling Heights, MI 48312Duration: 13+ weeksShift: Rotating Schedule (7.15am-3.45pm, 8.30am-5pm, 9.30am-6pm) Work one Saturday a month 8am-1pmPRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPatient Care:1. Perform initial-response screening following protocols approved by supervisingprovider.2. Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, andtreatment.3. Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR).4. Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.5. Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments perprotocols, policies, and procedures.6. Prepare, administer, and document oral, parenteral medications, and immunizationsas ordered by the supervising provider, documenting administration following the sixrights in the EHR while maintaining accurate medication & immunization records.7. Document care provided during patient visit in EHR.8. Recognize and respond to emergencies.9. Actively monitors & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, InBasket message and/or My Chart according to identified time frames and documentsresponses in the EHR.10. Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the electronic health record forprovider sign off.11. Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver asdirected by the provider.12. Enter medication refill orders per protocol.Diagnostic:1. Collect and process specimens.2. Perform CLIA-waived tests.3. Perform electrocardiography, respiratory and other testing based on departmentneeds.4. Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.TITLE: Medical Assistant F09485 and AH1380 Page: 2 of 4Consultation:1. Serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff in the event of problems orcomplaints.2. Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments.3. Schedule outpatient procedures.4. Apply third party and managed care policies, procedures, and guidelines.5. Obtain insurance pre-authorizations.6. Enters referrals for provider sign off.Quality Assurance:1. Participate in departmental/divisional Quality Assessment and Quality ImprovementPrograms.2. Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal ofbiohazardous materials.3. Apply principles of aseptic and sterile technique.4. Clean instruments and equipment per policies and procedures.5. Comply with all HFHS and departmental specific safety standards.6. Maintain compliance with regulatory standards regarding practice, environment, anddocumentation.Instruction:1. Function as a health care advocate to meet individual’s needs.2. Educate individuals in office policies and procedures.3. Educate the patient within the scope of practice and as directed by supervisingphysician in health maintenance, disease prevention, and compliance with patient’streatment plan.4. Identify community resources for health maintenance and disease prevention tomeet individual patient needs.Other:1. Uphold goals, policies, procedures, and expectations of the Henry Ford HealthSystem (HFHS).2. Support the mission, vision, and values of the HFHS.3. Maintain examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies andequipment.4. Maintain core and applicable specialty competencies as defined by the Henry FordHealth System.5. Other duties as assigned within scope of practice.Thanks & Regards,Proudly servicing workforce solutions in USA | Canada | EMEA | APACAbhinab KakatiTechnical RecruiterDirect: (732) 443-0285
