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MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeTawas City, MI, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Possess an active Medical Assistant credential or an accepted equivalent credential or license, as required by Medicare and Medicaid Services. Accepted credentials include Registered Medical Assistant through American Medical Technologists; Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants; equivalent Medical Assistant credentials such as Certified Clinical Medical Assistant; Medical First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician Basic or Specialist, or Paramedic through the State of Michigan; or Registered Radiologic Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
  • Obtain Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association within three months of hire or transfer.
  • Have knowledge of medical office policies, practices, and procedures typically acquired through three to five years of work in the health care system or a similar setting.
  • Complete mandatory annual Occupational Safety and Health Administration training according to the Exposure Control Plan.
  • Communicate ideas and concepts clearly with individuals and groups at all levels.
  • Handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and remain awake while on duty.
  • Move freely about the facility with or without an assistive device and perform the listed job functions; meet the role's light physical-demand requirements, including occasional lifting or carrying of 11–20 pounds and frequent handling of 10 pounds or walking, standing, or operating arm or leg controls.
  • Use required personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute, and comply with bloodborne pathogen and tuberculosis testing requirements.
  • Maintain confidentiality and protect patient rights in accordance with procedures and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
  • Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and participate in further learning opportunities as required.

Responsibilities

  • Triage calls, schedule daily urgent or emergent add-on appointments, receive and relay test results, direct and refer patients for consultations or testing, and support insurance pre-certification and documentation.
  • Greet patients and families; perform routine pre-examination procedures, including taking vital signs and assessing and recording objective and subjective information about the presenting condition.
  • Update and maintain accurate patient records, including reconciling orders, using secure messaging when available, reconciling medications, entering allergy reaction types, and processing refills within the scope of certification.
  • Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
  • Prepare and clean patient areas, set up equipment, clean and reset rooms after procedures, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments.
  • Provide patient assessments as appropriate to the practice and within scope of practice.
  • Provide patient care measures including injections, minor dressing changes, and blood specimen collection.
  • Where required by the practice, demonstrate competency in assisting with electrocardiograms, pulmonary function tests, ankle brachial pressure index tests, and non-stress tests.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and coworkers and, where applicable, travel to satellite clinics.
  • Use necessary office computer systems and programs, including MAPS, MCIR Practice Management, electronic medical records, laboratory information systems, Emageon, dictation systems, and other required programs.
  • Apply critical thinking to patient management.
  • Perform clerical duties as needed, including completing insurance forms, correspondence, arranging hospital admissions, answering telephones, and updating and filing patient medical records.
  • Order medical, pharmacy, office supplies, and medications as needed for patient care.
  • Accurately document and code information in medical records according to policy, and participate in annual reviews for quality and completeness as needed.
  • Address the age-specific needs of the population served according to departmental standards and policies, as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Completion of a Medical Assistant program through an accredited organization.
  • Previous experience in a physician clinic setting.

About the Company

MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

MyMichigan Health is a boutique insurance agency that plans employee benefits for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, representing over 100 national carriers. It researches market options to match employers with a mix of health, life, dental, and vision plans at lower premiums, delivered through a co-branded Employee Benefit Portal. It stands out with a large carrier network, tailored market research for SMBs, and a portal that simplifies enrollment and benefits administration. Its goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive employee benefits that fit the needs of small and medium-sized businesses while making enrollment easy.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Troy, MI
Founded
Not listed

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