Medical Assistant – Float (FT)

TITLE: Medical Assistant (Float)

DEPARTMENT: HealthCare Practices

STATUS: Full Time – 32 hours per week

HOURS: Day shift. However, position may require evening and weekend hours. Hours may be variable to meet office/patient needs. Location will be variable, and some travel required. Hours may be adjusted in response to workload demands.

QUALIFICATIONS/POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Education/Experience

1. High School Graduate or equivalency, required.
2. Completion of a formal MA education program or equivalent required.
3. Previous Medical Assistant clinical experience in a Primary Care Physician office, or equivalent, required.
4. 1-year previous experience administering medications and child immunizations, preferred.
5. Previous experience working with general public, required.
6. Computer skills required.
7. Previous experience in medical professional billing, coding, insurance verification, scheduling, and front office duties desired.

B. Licensure/Certification

1. Certification as Medical Assistant, or equivalent, required within 3 months of hire.
2. Current BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.

1. Personal Skills

1. Ability to establish effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, physicians, and other support personnel.
2. Supports and contributes to the total hospital system by maintaining hospital-wide perspective and serving on department/hospital committees as requested.
3. Influences the direction of Physician Office practice by maintaining composure, excellence, and a positive perspective/attitude.
4. Ability to promote and adapt to change in order to remain current with standards of practice and services in the physician office setting.
5. Ability to apply the principles of quality care and service in the Medical Assistant role, in the physician office setting.
6. Evidence of a sense of responsibility, initiative, honesty, and positive attitude.
7. Knowledge and ability to learn the safe use of various office equipment.

ROLE/POSITION DEFINITION:

Responsible for the direct care of patients presenting themselves in an office, ambulatory setting. Involved in predominantly clinical services with some clerical responsibilities. Cooperates with all members of the health team to meet total patient needs.

SEND APPLICATIONS/RESUMES TO: Carrie Krampits, Director of Human Resources

DATE POSTING EFFECTIVE: February 5, 2024.

Internal Applicants due: two days from posting date.

External Applicants due: seven days from posting date

Application for Employment

Applications and resumes are accepted at any time. Please fill out our application for employment form online or download the application.

Submit by Mail:

McKenzie Health System

120 Delaware Street

Sandusky, MI 48471

Submit by Fax: 810-648-0585

Submit by Email: ckrampits@mckenziehealth.org

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