Triage Medical Assistant / Health Care Assistant
Michigan State University

Job Info

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Job no: 936188
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 07
Major Administrative Unit / College: Msu Hci Clinical Services
Department: Msu Hci Primary Care Services 40001150
Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Health Care Professional, Health Care Support, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Union
Working/Functional Title

Triage Medical Assistant

Position Summary

The Health Care Assistant is a key member of the patient care team and vital to MSU Health Care clinical operations. Under the direction of licensed healthcare professionals, the role performs a variety of clinical and administrative support tasks in the outpatient clinic. The Health Care Assistant provides support for physicians and other clinicians in the delivery of high-quality health care. This position will support front and back-office duties and triage as needed.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in a medical office setting or in a clinical setting performing routine health assessment tests; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require experience in the use word processing and database software, a specified medical course such as Nurse Health Aid and Phlebotomy, or Medical Billing and Medical Terminology experience. May require knowledge of electronic medical record and patient scheduling systems. May require certification as a medical assistant.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; five to seven years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive Medical Assistant work experience in a medical office setting or in a clinical setting performing routine health assessment tests and triage; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require experience in the use of word processing and database software, knowledge of electronic medical record and patient scheduling systems and Medical Billing/Medical Terminology experience. Medical Assistant and BLS certification required.

Familiarity with medical terminology; experience in scheduling, screening, and confirming medical appointments using a computerized information system; current or prior experience obtaining/checking authorizations; experience scanning documents and handling a multi-line phone system. Experience in a Family Medicine office setting preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover Letter

Work Hours

Work hours are typically 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. but may vary as necessary to accommodate clinic operations.

Website

https://healthcare.msu.edu/

Summary of Physical Demands

The job requires significant physical effort and involves carrying charts and medical equipment, assisting in ambulating and lifting patients.

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions; TB risk or work within three (3) feet of patients in a health care setting; wear a respirator.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 03/26/2024 at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Mar 20, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 21, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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