Medical Assistant

Work Schedule
Monday: 8:00 AM7:20 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM4:30 PM

Assignment Details
City: Shelby Township
Start Date: 02/02/2026
End Date: 05/02/2026
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 40
Hours per Day: 8
Days per Week: 4

Schedule Notes:
Required: Minimum 2+ years MA experience, AHA BLS certification, and fulfillment of one of the listed education or certification pathways.

Job Summary

• Perform initial-response screening following protocols approved by the supervising provider.

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examinations, procedures, and treatments.

• Obtain and record vital signs and patient history in the electronic health record (EHR).

• Prepare for, set up, and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per established protocols, policies, and procedures.

• Prepare, administer, and document oral and parenteral medications and immunizations as ordered, following the six rights of medication administration.

• Document all care provided during patient visits in the EHR.

• Recognize and appropriately respond to medical emergencies.

• Monitor and respond to patient requests via telephone encounters, In-Basket messages, and/or MyChart within designated timeframes.

• Enter medication, radiology, lab orders, referrals, and refill requests for provider sign-off.

• Discharge patients and provide after-visit instructions as directed by the provider.

• Collect and process specimens; perform CLIA-waived tests.

• Perform electrocardiograms, respiratory testing, phlebotomy (venipuncture and capillary puncture), and other testing as needed.

• Serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff regarding concerns or complaints.

• Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments and outpatient procedures.

• Apply third-party and managed care policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Obtain insurance pre-authorizations.

• Participate in departmental Quality Assessment and Quality Improvement programs.

• Maintain standard precautions, including infection control and biohazard disposal.

• Apply aseptic and sterile techniques.

• Clean and maintain instruments, equipment, and exam rooms; manage inventory of supplies.

• Comply with all client, departmental, safety, and regulatory standards.

• Function as a healthcare advocate and educate patients on office policies, procedures, health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment compliance.

• Identify and provide community resources to meet patient needs.

• Uphold the mission, vision, values, goals, policies, and procedures of the Client.

• Maintain required competencies and perform other duties as assigned within Product of practice.

Education

Required (One of the Following):

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with a formal clinical externship (minimum 160 hours), OR

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program without externship and at least one (1) year of clinical MA experience within the past five (5) years, OR

• Current professionally recognized Medical Assistant certification with at least five (5) years of clinical MA experience

• Licensed Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one (1) year of clinical experience within the past five (5) years, OR

• Military-trained medical personnel with at least one (1) year of clinical experience within the past five (5) years.

Certifications & Licensure

Required:

• Current BLS-C (American Heart Association)

Preferred:

• CMA (AAMA)

• RMA (AMT)

• CCMA (NHA)

• NCMA (NCCT)

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Basic computer and keyboarding skills

• Ability to perform a wide range of clinical skills in an ambulatory setting

• Strong problem-solving abilities

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred