MedlinkHealth Anesthesia

Medical Assistant (MA)

Gaylord, MichiganTemporary
About the Job
Shift Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hours per Day: 10
Weekend: None
On-Call: None
EMR: Cerner
Dress Code: Matching scrubs, any color

Position Overview:
Seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Assistant (MA) to support physicians and provide efficient, patient-centered care in a clinical setting. The Medical Assistant will assist with patient preparation, clinical procedures, administrative tasks, and daily office operations while maintaining a professional and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Greet and interact with patients and families with courtesy, professionalism, and respect.
  • Bring patients into exam rooms and obtain a brief history of their complaints.
  • Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
  • Obtain and document vital signs.
  • Assist physicians with examinations and clinical procedures as needed.
  • Administer injections as directed.
  • Provide patient and family education, counseling, and instruction.
  • Perform clerical duties, including:
    • Scheduling appointments.
    • Processing referrals.
    • Coordinating appointments with other physicians and facilities.
    • Completing forms.
    • Answering telephone calls.
    • Processing and mailing correspondence.
  • Maintain clean and properly stocked exam rooms.
  • Maintain and care for medical instruments and equipment.
  • Operate sterilization/autoclave equipment as required.
  • Assist with the orientation of new personnel, particularly with clinical and nursing-related procedures.
  • Participate in staff meetings and training/in-service programs.
  • Assume additional responsibilities as needed in the absence of supervisory personnel.
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 2 years of Medical Assistant experience – Required.
  • High School Diploma – Required.
  • Comfortable handling phone calls, patient greetings, administrative processing, mailing, and cleaning duties – Required.
  • Must understand and be comfortable with the temporary/contract nature of the position.

Certification Requirements:
  • BLS is not required.

Schedule:
  • Day Shift
  • 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • 4 days per week
  • 10 hours per day
  • No weekends
  • No on-call requirements