Health Care Assistant

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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

Position Summary

Greets patients in order to determine needs; registers and directs patients to the correct appointment areas; performs patient check-in and check-out; schedules appointments; records chief complaint, takes vital signs, collects health information, and performs routine tests and procedures including venipuncture, blood pressures, pulse rates, respirations, weights and heights; prepares equipment/supplies and cleans examination rooms in order to prepare for patient examinations; verifies insurance coverage and authorizations and collects payments from patients; assists healthcare providers during examinations; other additional duties assigned by the supervisor or Nurse Manager.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

The job requires: 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 of word processing and database software, a specified medical course such as Nurse Health Aid, Medical Assistant, or Phlebotomy. May require knowledge of electronic medical record and patient scheduling systems and Medical Billing/Medical Terminology experience, and BLS certification.

Desired Qualifications

One year of work-related experience in a Family Medicine ambulatory office setting.

Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed EMT / EMT-P, or CNA.

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

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:

https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
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. Covid precautions.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 10/18/2022 at 11:55 PM

Advertised:Oct 12, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Oct 18, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time