ASC Medical Assistant PRN (Temporary / High-Hour)

Description

Medical Assistant – PRN (Temporary / High-Hour)

Location: 11051 Hall Road, Ste 100, Utica, MI 48317

Hours: 32–36 hours per week (Temporary status; non-benefit eligible)

Company: Michigan Surgical Center

Dive into the Action: Elevate Your Clinical Career!

Are you a motivated Medical Assistant looking for a fast-paced, high-reward temporary role where you can truly shine? Do you want to work right at the heart of patient care, sharpening your skills alongside an elite team of Registered Nurses?

Michigan Surgical Center is looking for a dynamic, adaptable PRN Medical Assistant to jump right in and make a difference at our premier Utica facility. If you love variety, thrive in a bustling environment, and want a role that keeps you on your toes, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Why This is a Great Opportunity:

• Elite Collaboration: Work directly alongside experienced RNs, absorbing invaluable clinical knowledge and expanding your skill set every single day.
• Comprehensive Care Experience: This isn’t just a desk job. You will be fully immersed in both Pre-Op and Post-Op patient care, learning the ins and outs of the surgical patient journey.
• Full-Time Hours, PRN Flexibility: Enjoy a robust schedule of 32 to 36 hours a week in a temporary capacity—perfect for gaining massive experience, filling a career gap, or boosting your clinical hours.

What You’ll Do:

• Be a vital part of the care continuum, assisting RNs with crucial Pre-Operative prep to ensure patients are comfortable and ready for their procedures.
• Support Post-Operative recovery care, helping patients transition safely and smoothly following their surgeries.
• Provide exceptional hands-on patient care, ensuring a warm, professional, and efficient experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
• Maintain a seamless flow between the pre-and-post-op clinical areas.

What We Are Looking For:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program (preferred) 
• Certification: Certified or Registered status is a plus, but not required!
• A team player who loves working side-by-side with nursing staff to deliver top-notch patient outcomes.
• Availability to commit to 32–36 hours per week for this temporary assignment.
• Strong communication skills, a high level of empathy, and an energetic work ethic.

Ready to Jump In?

Take your clinical experience to the next level at our beautiful Utica location. Apply today and join a team that values your energy, skills, and dedication to patient care!

GENERAL SUMMARY 

The Medical Assistant supports the delivery of urological services, performs work as required and functions as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team. The Medical Assistant is tasked to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical offices running smoothly. This position collaborates/work with staff within their practice or other professional disciplines within the affiliated medical groups as needed to achieve effective and efficient patient care delivery and the desired patient outcomes.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The Medical Assistant will perform various administrative and clinical duties under the direction of their assigned direct supervisor.
• The Medical Assistant will consistently confer with physicians, nursing, and other staff members to coordinate and schedule appointments of patients.
• Greets and prepare patients.
• Measures and records vital signs.
• Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint.
• Provides patient education with regards to medications, management of diseases, home treatments and special diets.
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routing screening tests.
• Assists physicians with exams.
• Performs phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens. Performs basic lab tests.
• Performs EKG’s.
• Assists with X-ray and physician therapy procedures.
• Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization.
• Change dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures.
• Uses CPR skills when necessary.
• Prepares accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Opens office in the morning and closes in the afternoon.
• Assist in maintaining patient logs for the following: Lab requests, CT scans and other treatment orders for the patients.
• Maintains prescription ledger when needed.
• Ensures the back office has good flow, keeps rooms full and assists with room turnover.
• Performs new patient thorough work-up (x-rays, vitals, new patient packet explanation).
• Adds medical history on all new patients and updates all established patients’ history in accurately.
• Performs accurate and complete room set-up for physician.
• Ensures that all patients medication is updated before physician visit.
• Handles set-up for in office surgical procedures.
• Ensures appropriate consent form is completed correctly avoiding the use of too many medical abbreviations within the consent forms.
• Scribe as assigned per physician office flow.
• Prepares for seeing patients the following day, including patient confirmation for next day visit.
• Completes patient medical record requests when necessary.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Ensures proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed.
• Meets established attendance criteria and starts work promptly. Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts.
• Respects and acknowledges the organizations commitment to cultural diversity, which is expressed through behavior, language and actions.
• Consistently demonstrates good use of time and resources.
• Adherence to HR, & Corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensures that all medical records are accurate and complete for all patients.
• Ensures compliance of healthcare regulations, medical laws and high ethical standards.
• Regularly adheres and supports compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned including, but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA & CMS guidelines for Parts C & D on General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Certification or Registration preferred.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Ability to perform well in stressful situations.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR, Practice Management Solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Project Management.
• Vendor relations (for those MA’s that are required to order office and clinical supplies).
• Database management.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience (based on State regulation requirements)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

6 months experience working within a physician’s office desired. Urology experience desired.

REQUIRED TRAVEL

Minimal travel required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight

Frequency

1-25 lbs.

Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs.

Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling

Frequency

1-25 lbs.

Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs.

Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting - Height, Weight

Frequency

Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs.

Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs.

Seldom: up to 2%

Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs.

Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs.

Seldom: up to 2%