Medical Assistant (MA) - Orthopedics

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Sign-on bonus: $2,500.00
• Department: Orthopedics
• Schedule: Full Time Days. The work week consists of 4.5 days Monday-Friday. Hours on the full day are 7:30am-4:45pm and the half day are 7:30am-12:30pm.
• Hospital: Ascension Borgess
• Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
• Medical Assistant preferred. Any issuing authority accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.

• Assist with treatments ordered by physician as supervised by physician or registered nurse.
• Perform select clinical duties.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients’ charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
• Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.