Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Munson Medical Group is seeking full-time Medical Assistants or Licensed Practical Nurses to work within in either our Family Practice, Oncology, Orthopedics, or Urgent Care clinics in Cadillac, Michigan.
Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan's largest and leading healthcare system. Munson has nine award-winning community hospitals and related organizations serving people in 30 counties. We believe everyone should have access to quality healthcare. That's why our heart, cancer, and orthopedic specialists travel throughout northern Michigan to see patient's in their communities. You are never far from high quality primary and specialty care.
Qualifications
Credentialed, Registered, or Certified Medical Assistant - OR - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Michigan.
Certification with American Association of Medical Assistants preferred.
BCLS certification preferred.
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively and the ability to work positively with all employees.
Assertiveness, organizational skills, effective time management, flexibility, and self-motivation are essential.
Administrative duties (may include, but not limited to):
Answering phones
Greeting patients
Documenting and updating pertinent medical record requirements
Coding and filling out insurance forms
Scheduling appointments
Arranging for hospital admissions, referrals, and laboratory services.
Using computer applications
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Clinical duties (may include, but not limited to):
Taking medical histories
Explaining treatment and procedures to patients
Timely follow through and completion of referral requests
Preparing patients for examination
Assisting the physician during exams
Collecting and preparing lab specimens
Preforming basic laboratory tests including blood draws
Instructing patients via standardized pathways and protocols
Preparing and administrating medications as directed by the physician.
Injections
Removing sutures and changing dressings
Other clinical services as required by specialty
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Physical Demands
Bending, stretching, kneeling, twisting, lifting, patient transfer, pushing, pulling, and utilizing proper technique, etc.
Must be able to lift 30 pounds.