Medical Assistant at Spectrum Health Systems — Lowell

About The Role

Providing administrative assistance to nursing and medical staff
Assisting nursing and medical staff by maintaining documentation
Greeting clients in a professional, friendly manner
Performing various administrative and clinical duties under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or nursing staff
Obtaining and records vital signs for new admissions and as needed by unit nursing and medical history for new admissions
Pulling charts from all units when the physician is on-site for signatures and returning to appropriate departments when completed
Making copies of necessary medical documentation during admissions process and filing in charts
Correspondence with pharmacy and coordinating medication transfers as needed
Coordinating with outside providers for medication requests, appointment requests, obtaining PHI
Recognizing and responding appropriately to urgent/emergency situations following protocols
Stocking of all nursing stations including medications, medical supplies, and medical paperwork
Completing routine medical supply inventory and submitting to Director of Nursing

High School Diploma or GED required
Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program
Medical Assistant Certification (CMA)
Prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting is preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license
Minimum three years computer experience and familiarity with Windows 2000, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word is required