McLaren Health Care·Clarkston, Michigan
The Medical Assistant performs both administrative and clinical duties, including patient intake, administering medications, and processing laboratory specimens. They are also responsible for maintaining patient care areas and coordinating provider schedules and patient communications.
Job Summary The Medical Assistant is responsible for administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a provider. This role ensures proper patient identification, following all HIPPA policies, labeling, handling, and processing of samples, medications, and PHI according to standard procedures and safety protocols.
Duties/Responsibilities Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the provider.
Obtain and record in the electronic health record intake information such as chief complaint, past medical history, current medications, vital signs, and test results.
Maintain patient care areas by keeping them clean and stocked.
Prepare and administer medications and vaccines as directed by a provider.
Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing Perform testing such as TB PPD, EKG, PFT, vision, hearing, and point of care laboratory tests Authorize drug refills and communicate prescription information to pharmacies Answer patient portal questions, assist with patient requests as needed Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or provider instructions to patients or family members Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments, completing sports physical forms, surgical clearance forms, assisting with follow-up phone calls, etc.
Help providers examine and treat patients by assisting with bedside procedures Prioritize and multitask to accommodate the needs of any provider Able to recognize signs of an emergency and notify provider and/or RN manager in real time Prep provider schedules for the following business day, assist with quality measure tracking and reporting Update and maintain MCIR vaccine records Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain patient health information in written or electronic form Assist with training new hires during their orientation period Monthly completion of Eagle training
Qualifications/Experience High School Diploma or equivalent Exceptional communication skills Ability to work with all ages of patients BLS CPR certification – required MA certification – preferred Two years of MA experience – preferred Previous use of Athena EHR – preferred
Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of standing/bending in a patient care area as well as sitting at a computer desk Ability to move/ lift 30 to 40 pounds to stock supplies and move or support patients Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Qualifications/Experience High School Diploma or equivalent Exceptional communication skills Ability to work with all ages of patients BLS CPR certification – required MA certification – preferred Two years of MA experience – preferred Previous use of Athena EHR – preferred
Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of standing/bending in a patient care area as well as sitting at a computer desk Ability to move/ lift 30 to 40 pounds to stock supplies and move or support patients Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and BLS CPR certification, with MA certification and two years of experience preferred. Proficiency in Athena EHR and the ability to handle physical demands of a clinical environment are also desired.
Market context
In Michigan, support-services roles in healthcare often stay active because clinics and practices need dependable staff who can handle patient-facing and back-office tasks. These positions are competitive because employers commonly require a high school diploma, completion of a competency-based medical assistant training program, and timely BLS plus a recognized Medical Assistant certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and confirm your certification timeline before applying.
