Temp – CMA – Clinic (Days) Sault St. Marie, MI

Title: Temp – CMA – Clinic (Days) Sault St. Marie, MI

Description: The Medical Clinic Assistant (MA) in the physician office practices assists the physician and other staff so the office runs efficiently.  The MA provides direct patient care services such as routine vital signs and gathers pertinent medical history.  The MA educates and prepares the patient for office procedures and assists the doctor in the collection and preparation of specimens.  The MA collects the appropriate informed consent forms and prepares the surgical packet.  Under the direct supervision of the physician, the MA administers injections.  As directed by the physician, the MA notifies patient of test results and the recommended plan of care.

A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant at MyMichigan Health:

• (30%)*Triages all calls, schedules daily urgent/emergent add-ons, receives and relays test results. Supports, directs and refers patients for consults and/or testing and insurance pre-certification and documentation.
• (30%)*Greets patients and/or family, performs routine pre-examination procedures including vital signs, assessing and recording objective and subjective data concerning presenting condition. Updates and maintains an accurate patient record by performing but not limited to, orders reconciliation, secure messaging (if available) and other tasks as assigned. Performs medication reconciliation, enters allergy reaction type, processes refills within the scope of their certification.
• (20%)*Assists provider with examinations and procedures.
• (20%)*Prepares and cleans the patient area, sets up equipment, cleans and facilitates room set up after a procedure. Disposes of contaminated supplies and sterilizes medical instruments.