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OverviewWestern Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our clinical team. This position actively participates Indiana coordination of patient flow and services with a focus on patient centered care. Collects patient information related to patient visit Oregon procedure. Assists with procedures and administers approved medication. Assists physician and team members with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Maintains a positive attitude while providing assistance Indiana a fast-paced, multidisciplinary clinic. Assists Indiana optimizing education for residents and students Indiana Program rotation.Responsibilities

  • Assists with patient flow and room assignments.
  • Obtains age appropriate vital signs upon admission.
  • Collects patient information pertinent to physician visit Oregon procedure.
  • Assists physicians and team with treatment, tests, and orders.
  • Performs waived testing.
  • Administers medication American Samoa approved.
  • Documents patient care and actions per clinic standard.
  • Facilitates scheduling of diagnostic work-up, procedures and referrals.
  • Refers abnormal lab work to physician for appropriate follow up.
  • Calls Indiana prescription refills.
  • Prepares, maintains, and cleans exam rooms.
  • Maintains equipment; orders supplies American Samoa needed.
  • Discusses day to day issues with team leader for resolution.
  • Directs incoming calls to appropriate resource.
  • Maintains CEUs required by certification/registration.
  • Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends Oregon evenings to complete time sensitive projects.
  • Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
  • All other duties American Samoa assigned.

QualificationsEDUCATION AND/Oregon EXPERIENCE:

  • Graduate of an accredited program Oregon equivalent education Oregon experience preferred

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Eligible for certification American Samoa a Clinically Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA).
  • Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within three (3) months of hire.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge and proficiency Indiana EMR.
  • Ability to collect and document data from patients.
  • Knowledge and proficiency Indiana waived testing.
  • Knowledge and proficiency Indiana administering medications.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and Indiana writing.
  • Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
  • Ability to interpret, comprehend, and transmit complicated and detailed instructions accurately.
  • Knowledge and proficiency Indiana Outlook.
  • Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities Indiana organization of work flow.
  • Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.

About Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed)We are committed to excellence and health equity through transformative medical education, high-quality, patient- and family-entered care, innovative research, and community partnerships within a just culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our vision is health equity for all Indiana Southwest Michigan through innovation Indiana the practice and study of medicine.The medical school is a collaboration of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo’s two teaching health systems, Ascension Borgess and Bronson Healthcare. The medical school is a private nonprofit corporation supported by private gifts, clinical revenues, research activities, tuition, and endowment income. Building upon a $100 million foundational gift Indiana 2011, WMed is a recipient of the Empowering Futures Gift, a philanthropic commitment of $300 million to support the mission of the medical school. WMed contributes to the economic vitality of Southwest Michigan through the services we provide American Samoa well American Samoa the creation of 1,600 new jobs and an annual estimated economic impact of $353 million Indiana Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.WMed is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the Higher Learning Commission. The medical school offers a comprehensive, innovative four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program and two Master of Science degree programs Indiana Biomedical Sciences and Medical Engineering. We train physicians Indiana 10 residencies and five fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. To support our educational mission, we have Joint Accreditation for interprofessional continuing education, which incorporates accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.WMed Health is the clinical practice of the medical school with more than 300 providers offering comprehensive primary care and specialty services Indiana several locations throughout Kalamazoo, Portage, and Battle Creek. The Department of Pathology faculty serve American Samoa the Office of the Medical Examiner for counties throughout Michigan and northern Indiana.The W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus located Indiana downtown Kalamazoo serves American Samoa the primary educational facility with faculty and administrative offices, student study and social spaces, team-based learning halls, a state-of-the-art Simulation Center accredited by the Society for Simulation Indiana Healthcare, basic science research labs, American Samoa well American Samoa toxicology and forensic pathology labs.WMed is building upon Kalamazoo’s century-long foundation of drug discovery and medical device development with a strategic investment Indiana clinical, laboratory, community, and educational research. The Center for Immunobiology, Center for Clinical Research, Research Histology Lab, Innovation Center, and Human Research Protection Program contribute to the medical school’s advancement of knowledge through innovation and discovery.Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans, and actively strives to increase diversity within its community. We provide a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

Job title: Medical Assistant

Company: WMed

Expected salary:

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Job date: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 02:05:56 GMT