Medical Assistant

$1000 Sign-On Bonus!!!

We currently have an open position for a Medical Assistant. This is an hourly, non-exempt full-time position.

The Center for Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Jackson, Michigan. We are a multi-specialty clinic with practitioners specializing in the areas of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and
Ob/Gyn. Our agency has expanded greatly over the years and now has our medical, dental, pharmacy and support services as well as four school-based health centers in the Jackson area. For more information on the Center for Family Health go to www.centerforfamilyhealth.org.

"Opening the door to healthcare for all."

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients for examinations and treatments by completing medical history, and other required forms; collect and record patient vital signs and POCT.
• Set up rooms with necessary equipment and supplies as appropriate for procedures; explains processes to patients, provides relevant materials to patients as appropriate.
• Carries out provider orders at time of provider visit or in follow up. This may include injections, breathing treatment, EKG, weight check and blood pressure monitoring in accordance with CFH policy and guidelines.
• Process prescriptions per provider's order.
• Conducts and follows up on lab tests as directed by provider
• Explains tests and testing procedures to patients.
• Assists providers during procedures and chaperones as needed.
• Ensures all specimens are properly labeled; reviews test results, completes related paperwork and assures results are available to providers and documented in patient record.
• Cleans and sterilizes lab test equipment and instruments.
• Keeps exam rooms cleaned and fully stocked.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work practices and instructions.

Education/Training/Experience:

• CMA or RMA preferred.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience.
• Routine testing/training on various job related skills and competencies.

The Center for Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants have equal opportunities of employment irrespective of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or protected veteran status, and any other legally protected class except when these factors constitute bona fide occupational qualifications.