Job Description

** About the Program:**

The selected apprentice will receive paid on the job training as a Medical Assistant at a Munson Healthcare facility while completing online education through Penn Fosters 12-month Medical Assistant course. At the completion of the program apprentices will have the opportunity to complete the AAMA certification exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant.

In collaboration with Michigan Works!, Munson Healthcare will be covering the cost of the tuition in exchange for a service commitment at the completion of the program.

What is a Medical Assistant?

A Medical Assistant is an allied health professional who supports Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in a clinic setting. The role includes both clinical and administrative duties and frequent interaction with patients and their families.

Administrative Duties may include:

• Answering phones
• Greeting patients
• Documenting and updating medical records
• Coding and filling out insurance forms
• Scheduling appointments
• Arranging for hospital admissions, referrals and laboratory services
• Using computer applications

** Clinical Duties may include:**

• 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
• Performing 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

Qualifications

_ What’s Required_

• Highschool Diploma or GED

• BLS Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained

Additional Information

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Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.