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MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

Medical Assistant

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • Possess an active Medical Assistant certification or licensure required by Medicare and Medicaid Services, such as Registered Medical Assistant through American Medical Technologists, Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants, or an equivalent Medical Assistant credential.
  • Obtain Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within three months of hire or transfer.
  • Complete mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration training annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
  • Have knowledge of medical office policies, practices, and procedures typically acquired through three to five years of work in a health care system or similar setting.
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with individuals and groups at all levels.
  • Be able to use necessary office computer functions and demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
  • Be able to move freely about the facility with or without an assistive device, and meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting or carrying 11–20 pounds and frequently handling 10 pounds or walking, standing, or using arm and leg controls.
  • Be able to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required, and comply with bloodborne pathogen and tuberculosis testing requirements.
  • Maintain confidentiality and protect patient rights in accordance with applicable procedures and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
  • Have overall vision and hearing, dexterity, and the ability to sit, stand, walk, and change posture for extended or frequent periods.

Responsibilities

  • Triage calls, schedule daily urgent or emergent add-ons, receive and relay test results, and support, direct, and refer patients for consultations or testing, 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 presenting conditions.
  • 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.
  • Perform patient assessments as indicated within the scope of practice and provide patient care measures including injections, minor dressing changes, and obtaining blood specimens.
  • Where applicable, demonstrate competency in assisting with procedures such as electrocardiograms, pulmonary function tests, ankle-brachial pressure index tests, and non-stress tests.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and coworkers and, if applicable, travel to satellite clinics.
  • Use office computer systems and programs, including MAPS, MCIR Practice Management, electronic medical records, laboratory information systems, Emageon, and dictation systems, to assist providers and staff.
  • Apply critical thinking to patient management and provide age-specific care according to department standards and procedures.
  • Provide patient education, assist with specialty care modalities and symptom management, respond to emergencies, monitor compliance and care-management effects for high-risk patients, explain prescriptions and medication side effects to patients and families, and coordinate continuity of care with other providers.
  • Perform clerical duties as needed, including completing insurance forms, correspondence, arranging hospital admissions, answering telephone calls, and updating and filing patient medical records.
  • Order medical, pharmacy, office supplies, and medications as needed to support patient care.
  • Maintain accurate medical-record documentation and coding in accordance with policy and participate in annual reviews for quality and completeness as necessary.
  • Coordinate with and train new employees, students, and float staff as required.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

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

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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