Mackinac Straits Health System is searching for talented and passionate Medical Assistant's to join our team in our St. Ignace clinic. Applicants must be licensed in good standing as a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant. RN or LPN WELCOME TO APPLY AS WELL! This is a Monday through Friday position with holidays and weekends off. Our MA's receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, which includes affordable Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug plans, Paid Time Off, and a defined contribution plan through MERS of Michigan for your retirement. If you are searching for an opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve, we want to talk with you!
Essential Duties:
- Obtains and records patients’ vital signs.
- Records and tracks patients’ labs, diagnostics, referrals, etc.
- Schedules referral appointments and obtains the appropriate authorizations.
- Triages patient needs and coordinates patient care with the providers.
- Processes medication refill requests.
- Utilizes the EMR for all patient documentation, medication refills, and referrals.
- Requests charts from registration as needed for patient correspondence and returns to registration for filing.
- Stocks patient rooms as needed and ensures medical equipment is readily available.
- Position Requirements/Qualifications:
- Must be a CERTIFIED or REGISTERED Medical Assistant- or able to obtain
- 1 year of previous clinical office experience preferred- but will train the right person!
- RN's and LPN's are also welcome to apply!
- Must be a team player able to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Flexibility and the ability to work various shifts and hours as needed.
- Must be detail oriented and adept at record keeping.
- Familiarity of the patient registry preferred.
- Exemplary attendance record required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work setting:
Work Location: In person