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Beacon Health System
Medical Asst ALG
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$41,481 / year median in Michigan
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Assists with the examination and treatment of patients/participants under the direction of a physician. Assists with treatments ordered by physician as supervised by physician or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties. Interviews patients/participants, measures vital signs, and records information on patients/participants charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients/participants. Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing. Performs basic materials management functions such as ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment. Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Preferred Credential(s): Medical Assistant. Any issuing authority accepted.