Sports Medicine - MEDICAL ASSISTANT (part-time, benefits)

Job OpportunityPositions Location: Lansing, MIJob DescriptionGeneral 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:Prepares patient for examination. Obtains vital signs and chief complaint. Appropriately documents information obtained.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.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.Provides clerical services as required to maintain an effective practice flow. -include but not limited to scheduling, patient reminders, clinic mailings, etc.Job RequirementsGeneral Requirements: BLSWork Experience: Minimum of one year of Med Assistant experience. Preferred- Experience with an EMR. Preferred- Experience in a specialty clinicEducation: High school diploma, GED or successful completion of 12 grades combined with continued enrollment in early college program. Graduate from medical assistant/EMT program /Licensed Practical Nurse. Preferred- MA CertificationSpecialized 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.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 SupportRequirements:Shift: DaysDegree Type / Education Level: High School / GEDStatus: Part-time Benefit EligibleFacility: Match AnyExperience Level: Under 4 Years