Description
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday | 8am - 4:30pm
Department: PACE of Southwest Michigan | St. Joseph, MI
This position works in the clinic and handles home visits as needed.
What You’ll Do:
As a Medical Assistant at PACE of Southwest Michigan, you'll play an essential role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care in our outpatient clinic. Working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and providers, you'll help create a welcoming, supportive experience for participants while contributing to their health, well-being, and quality of life. Join a team where your skills, compassion, and commitment truly matter!
Key Responsibilities
- Obtain vital signs and prepare and room patients for examinations.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, perform ECGs, and assist with minor procedures.
- Administer medications and immunizations as directed by provider.
- Perform wound care – basic, to include simple dressing changes.
- Collaborate with clinical team and medical providers to meet participant care needs and support clinic flow.
- Schedule appointments in collaboration with the Clinic Clerk and authorize day center attendance and transportation services as needed.
- Document care provided and tasks completed in EMR.
- Schedule MA tasks on participant calendar and MA worklist.
- Answer calls, manage participant inquiries, and coordinate with outside providers and facilities.
- Ensure exam rooms are cleaned, prepped, and stocked for participant use.
- Fax, copy, scan, and request documentation as needed.
- Work collaboratively with the clinic and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care. Attend team huddles and care conferences as needed.
The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Current Medical Assistant certification in the State of Michigan from an accredited program.
- CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
- One year of experience working with the frail elderly, long-term care population or end-of-life care.
- Prior experience with phlebotomy.
- Reliable transportation, valid license and willing to handle home visits as needed.
Benefits
- Career Growth & Development – Take your career to the next level with our tuition assistance programs and educational scholarships.
- Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year!
- Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
- Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
- Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Includes 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
- Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
- Mileage Reimbursement – Offered for work-related travel.
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