McLaren Health Care·Bad Axe, Michigan
The Medical Assistant will provide excellent patient care by performing various medical procedures and tests, such as taking vital signs, administering injections, and drawing blood, under general supervision. They will also assist with clerical duties to ensure efficient clinic operations.
$2,000.00 Sign On Bonus for eligible new hires
Under general supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, will provide excellent patient care by performing or assisting in a variety of medical procedures and tests to assist in the examination and treatment of patients, including but not limited to vital signs, procedures, various treatment, administering injections and venipuncture. Assists with clerical duties to maintain efficient operations. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 1. Performs to service excellence standards:
Responds promptly, professionally and courteously to all customers’ needs.
Cooperates and communicates effectively with all patients, families and staff.
Contributes to continuous quality improvement efforts. 2. Prepares examining rooms including turning on computer terminals and stocks room with supplies. 3. Organizes forms for physicals, etc. 4. Works collaboratively with provider to assists in providing care to patients:
Collect patient’s history.
Prepares patient and necessary equipment/supplies for visit.
Documents all interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed or prescribed, vital signs, etc. in-patient chart and/or computer system.
Administers EKGs, PFTs, immunizations, medicines, draws blood, etc. as directed.
Obtains approval for and phones in prescriptions as directed.
Completes lab slips and referral forms as directed.
Assists with routine procedures for gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits, etc.
Required: · High school diploma or equivalent and six months experience as a Medical Assistant or a Patient Care Tech. OR · High school diploma or equivalent and completion of one of the following programs: medical assistant, emergency medical technician, nurse assistant, licensed practical nurse, armed services medic, or patient care technician. · For clinics with the Rural Health Designation, Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), and Canadian equivalents, (MHC approved providers for the resuscitation certification) is required within 6 months of hire · For positions designated as float positions, travel to or between clinics is required Preferred: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) · Electronic medical record experience. · One-year experience working in medical office with multiple providers. · Previous experience working in a medical office of the same specialty. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent along with six months of experience as a Medical Assistant/Patient Care Tech, or completion of a relevant medical training program (MA, EMT, CNA, LPN, etc.). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six months for rural health designated clinics.
Market context
In Michigan, general surgery clinics often look for Medical Assistants who can step into a fast-paced outpatient setting and support both patient flow and clinical tasks. This role is competitive because employers may prefer a credentialed MA or one year of physician-practice experience, along with a high school diploma or GED and BLS within 90 days. Review the clinic’s procedures and confirm your credentialing status before applying; the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time researching the role.