Mobile Health Clinic - Medical Assistant

Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Responsible for the efficient and effective processing of patients through the clerical and clinical areas of the mobile clinic. Under the general direction of the physician or advanced practice provider, provides high quality, compassionate patient care and resource coordination/navigation services.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates 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 point of care laboratory and diagnostic testing.

• 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 all logs and required checks (i.e., refrigerator temps, medications, oxygen, etc.)

• 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.

• Interviews and assists patients to understand current needs and resources available, connects with a Primary Care Physician (PCP), follows up to make sure plan is understood and resources navigated

• Improves access to health care services through in-person interactions, telephone contacts, and coordination of referrals

• Local travel required

Job Requirements

General Requirements • Valid drivers license • MA Certification - preferred Work Experience • Relevant clinical experience within the past 5 years; if no clinical experience, completion of medical assistant program in past two years. • Previous work experience in medical office setting - preferred Education • High school diploma or GED • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR In lieu of formal education, minimum 6 months of recent Medical Assistant clinical experience Specialized Knowledge and Skills • 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. • Can work concurrently on a variety of tasks in an environment that my be stressful with a diverse group of individuals • Ability to effectively collaborate with community partners • Ability to work in an EMR environment • Experience with an EMR - preferred • Experience with community resource navigation - preferred

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.

Location: Match Any

Activation Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Expiration Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024

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