Medical Assistant - Family Medicine (Pine Avenue)
MyMichigan Health·Alma, Michigan
MyMichigan Health·Alma, Michigan
The Medical Assistant will be responsible for patient assessment and care under the supervision of a provider, ensuring high-quality patient care and maintaining documentation. They will also assist with examinations, coordinate care, and perform general office duties as needed.
Under direct supervision of the provider, will be responsible for patient assessment and care, and maintaining appropriate documentation.
This position must have basic knowledge of specialty and/or primary care and able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients.
This position is responsible for coordinating care to assure high quality, compassionate patient care is provided.
They will maintain and oversee patients at the office locations and will act as the liaison with other organizations and departments.
This position may be required to order all medical, pharmacy supplies, and office supplies to manage patient care.
They will assure compliance with all the policies/procedures of MyMichigan Health and follow Occupational safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, Clinical laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations, and all appropriate regulatory agencies.
They will coordinate with and train any new employees, students and float staff as required.
The clinical person will provide patient education, assist with specialty care modalities, symptom management, be available for emergencies, monitor for compliance and the effects of care management with high risk patients, educate on prescriptions and teach the patient and family the reasons for the medication and side effects, coordinate and ensure continuity of care with other providers.
Also, may perform general office duties (keyboarding, filing, telephone, computer and office equipment) as needed.
The expectations outlined in this job description may vary slightly depending on the practice in which you are assigned.
Your immediate supervisor will be able to clarify your responsibilities for you.
Certifications and Licensures
Candidates must be graduates of a medical assistant program and preferably hold a certification such as CMA or RMA. Experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in a physician clinic, is preferred.
Market context
Medical assistant openings in Michigan family medicine clinics are typically driven by ongoing outpatient patient volume and the need for reliable rooming, vitals, and clinical support. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a completed medical assistant program, CMA or RMA certification, and prior physician-clinic experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and tailor your application to highlight clinic experience and certification status.