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#### Job ID: 56003
Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Responsible
Description:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Responsible for the efficient and effective processing of patients through the practice/clinic. Assists providers in providing high quality, compassionate patient care.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Prepares patient for examination. Obtains vital signs and chief complaint. Appropriately documents information obtained.
- Performs laboratory and diagnostic testing.
- Answers, screens and triages telephone calls. Takes accurate messages and distributes to the appropriate personnel within the guidelines of the practice.
- Schedules tests and referral appointments for patients.
- Administers oral and injectable medication. Phones prescriptions to pharmacies.
- Engages and helps promote patient/family teaching as appropriate; and provides an educational environment for patients and patient families.
- Maintains practice standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc. May assist in developing and implementing quality control and practice policies.
- Inventories, orders and restocks areas as necessary.
- Maintains and cleans equipment and environmental safety as required.
- May provide clerical services as required to maintain an effective practice flow.
Job Requirements
General Requirements
• None
Work Experience
• None
Education
• High school diploma or GED • Graduate from a Medical Assistant program
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Required: • Ability to provide care for patients, which is age specific to their physical and safety needs, psychosocial concerns and educational level. • Necessary visual and auditory acuity required to monitor patient's condition and operate department equipment • Demonstrates a positive team attitude and has interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with clients, their families, providers and co-workers. Preferred: • BLS • Experience in medical office setting • MA Certification • Experience with an EMR
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Job Family
Patient Services/Nursing Support
Requirements:
Shift
Days
Degree Type / Education Level
High School / GED
Status
Full-time
Facility
Match Any
Experience Level
New Grad