Job description
Medical Assistant Trainee
Job ID: A22-131
Location: Harbor Springs
Job ID: A22-131
Location: Harbor Springs
Effective November 2022, Alcona Health Center has implemented an increased wage scale to reflect market changes and how awesome healthcare workers are!
About Our Family:
Established in 1978, Alcona Health Center (AHC) is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to making a lasting impact in the Northern MI communities we serve, offering medical, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services. As a member of the AHC family, you will join a team of over 300 coworkers, all devoted to providing quality health care to all residents of our communities, regardless of their ability to pay.
About Our Family:
Established in 1978, Alcona Health Center (AHC) is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to making a lasting impact in the Northern MI communities we serve, offering medical, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services. As a member of the AHC family, you will join a team of over 300 coworkers, all devoted to providing quality health care to all residents of our communities, regardless of their ability to pay.
Your Valued Contributions:
The Medical Assistant trainee is responsible for learning and developing practical skills, participating in online classes, observing all health and safety codes, completing assignments and competencies, and successfully completing an accredited Medical Assistant Training Program.
- Adhere to Training Program Requirements
- Successful enrollment in CareerStep.
- Completion of all coursework and exams at a passing level within the defined time frame.
- Engage in on-the-job learning with designated mentor and learn to perform tasks independently.
- Performing patient care and support tasks as assigned through progression of program (within scope and training)
- Remain open to receiving feedback and strive to continuously improve skills and knowledge while training.
- Perform routine medical tasks within the scope of your status in the training program:
- Prepares room and patient for examination. Obtains vital signs and chief complaint. Appropriately documents information obtained.
- Performs laboratory and diagnostic testing.
- Answers patient calls and takes accurate messages and distributes to the appropriate personnel within the guidelines of the practice.
- Schedules tests and referral appointments for patients.
- Administers oral and injectable medication.
- Engages and helps promote patient/family teaching as appropriate; and provides an educational environment for patients and patient families.
- Provides explanation of lab results, diagnostic testing results and provider orders to patient/family.
- Assists with cleaning and stocking of exam rooms and suites.
- Works gaps in care registries to help improve the quality of care.
- Maintains all logs and required checks (i.e., refrigerator temps, medications, oxygen, etc.)
- Maintains practice standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc. May assist in developing and implementing quality control and practice policies.
- Inventories, orders, and restocks areas, as necessary.
- Maintains and cleans equipment and environmental safety as required.
- Ability to provide clerical services and clinical services as required to maintain an effective practice flow. Cross trained to work both clerically and clinically.
- Ability to provide care for patients, which is age specific to their physical and safety needs, psychosocial concerns, and educational level.
- Attendance
- Ensures attendance and hours worked are accurately recorded.
- Properly manages paid vacation and sick leave.
- Responsible for regular, predictable attendance and to work hours as scheduled.
- Maintains confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) and safeguards all patient related information at all times.
- Consistently adheres to organization rules, regulations, and policies, including but not limited to the AHC Code of Conduct and Compliance policies.
- Follows current COVID-19 guidance from applicable agencies as it pertains to the role.
- Attends/participates in departmental meetings.
- Accepts and performs other job-related duties, projects, and responsibilities, as required.
We’re Here For You:
Supporting Balance: As a part of our family, you will work full time (40 hours per week) with a negotiable starting wage, dependent on education and experience, with predicable scheduling, numerous holidays, generous vacation time and sick days.
Supporting Your Health: Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Low deductible Medical, Rx, Vision & Dental insurance at a minimal cost for employees, as well as professional courtesy within our clinics.
Supporting Your Future: Retirement Savings Plan with personal access to a Financial Advisor, FSA, Life, AD&D, & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.
Supporting Your Education: Continuing Education Assistance program. Employment with AHC may also qualify you for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Ready To Get Started?
Only applications through our Careers page at www.alconahealthcenter.org/careers/ will be accepted.
Resumes and cover letters are accepted and welcomed in addition to your completed application.
Questions can be sent to careers@alconahc.org
Fighting Against Discrimination:
Alcona Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Alcona Health Center is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Alcona Health Center are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Alcona Health Center will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Alcona Health Center encourages applicants of all ages.
Supporting Your Health: Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Low deductible Medical, Rx, Vision & Dental insurance at a minimal cost for employees, as well as professional courtesy within our clinics.
Supporting Your Future: Retirement Savings Plan with personal access to a Financial Advisor, FSA, Life, AD&D, & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.
Supporting Your Education: Continuing Education Assistance program. Employment with AHC may also qualify you for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Ready To Get Started?
Only applications through our Careers page at www.alconahealthcenter.org/careers/ will be accepted.
Resumes and cover letters are accepted and welcomed in addition to your completed application.
Questions can be sent to careers@alconahc.org
Fighting Against Discrimination:
Alcona Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Alcona Health Center is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Alcona Health Center are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Alcona Health Center will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Alcona Health Center encourages applicants of all ages.
Upon request auxiliary aids and services will be made available to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center “Voice and TTY/TDD” 1-800-649-3777. An EOE.
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