{"start":0,"count":1,"data":[{"publicDescription":"<strong>Gross Weekly Pay - $711.20</strong><br />\n<br />\nA <strong>medical assistant (MA) is a multi-skilled healthcare professional who balances clinical tasks and administrative duties<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> to support doctors, nurses, and patients in outpatient settings like clinics and medical offices<!--TgQPHd|||[[[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[247864,null,0]]]]-->. Because they handle everything from patient check-ins to basic medical procedures, they serve as the vital connective tissue of a healthcare facility.&nbsp;<br />\n<!--TgQPHd|||[]-->\n<hr /><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><br />\nCore Responsibilities<!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--><br />\nMedical assistant duties are generally split into two main buckets:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><br />\n<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><br />\nClinical Duties (\"Back Office\")<!--TgQPHd|||[]-->\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong>Patient Intake:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> Rooming patients, recording medical histories, updating allergies, and documenting chief complaints.<!--TgQPHd|||[]-->&nbsp;<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><!--TgQPHd|||[]--></li>\n\t<li><strong>Vital Signs:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> Measuring and recording blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, height, and weight.<!--TgQPHd|||[]-->&nbsp;<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><!--TgQPHd|||[]--></li>\n\t<li><strong>Provider Support:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> Assisting physicians during physical exams, minor in-office surgeries, or wound care.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><!--TgQPHd|||[]--></li>\n\t<li><strong>Injections &amp; Medications:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> Administering routine vaccinations, therapeutic injections, or prescribed medications under direct supervision.<!--TgQPHd|||[]-->&nbsp;<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><!--TgQPHd|||[]--></li>\n\t<li><strong>Lab Work &amp; Diagnostics:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> Drawing blood (phlebotomy), collecting specimens, running basic point-of-care lab tests, and performing electrocardiograms (EKGs).<!--TgQPHd|||[]-->&nbsp;<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><!--TgQPHd|||[]--></li>\n\t<li><strong>Sanitization:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> Cleaning, stocking, and prepping exam rooms between patient visits; sterilizing surgical tools using an autoclave.<!--TgQPHd|||[]-->&nbsp;</li>\n</ul>\nAdministrative Duties (\"Front Office\")<!--TgQPHd|||[]-->\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong>Patient Check-In/Out:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> Greeting incoming patients, verifying identity, and processing copayments.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><!--TgQPHd|||[]--></li>\n\t<li><strong>Scheduling:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> Managing the clinic's digital calendar, coordination of follow-ups, and booking diagnostic testing or specialist referrals.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><!--TgQPHd|||[]--></li>\n\t<li><strong>Medical Records:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> Accurately logging details into Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems in compliance with HIPAA privacy standards.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><!--TgQPHd|||[]--></li>\n\t<li><strong>Communications:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> Handling heavy phone volumes, responding to patient messages, and routing emergency clinical calls to a physician.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><!--TgQPHd|||[]--></li>\n\t<li><strong>Insurance Coordination:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> Processing medical billing, standard coding, and submitting prior authorizations for medications or procedures.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><!--TgQPHd|||[]--></li>\n\t<li><strong>Inventory:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></strong> Tracking, ordering, and organizing clinical and front-office supplies.<!--TgQPHd|||[]-->&nbsp;</li>\n</ul>\n","id":207712,"title":"Temp -  Medical Assistant (MA) -  Float (Days) Lapeer, MI"}]}