Berrien County Health Department is currently hiring for Medical Assistant to join our team in Benton Harbor or Niles Michigan! The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing administrative support, front desk duties and clinical duties. Assists in preparing rooms for patient exams, recording patient medical history and providing excellent customer service.
The Mission of the Berrien County Health Department is to prevent disease, prolong life, protect the health of the community, and promote an optimal quality of life for the citizens of Berrien County.
Compensation:
BERRIEN COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
A career with the Berrien County Health Department provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a County Employee you and your family can have access to the following:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Reimbursement or BCBS Insurance enrollment
- Employee Mental Health Assistance Program (EAP)
- Berrien County Pension/ Employee Retirement Plan
- 12 Paid Holidays per year
- Paid Time off
- Paid Sick Time
- Public Service Loan forgiveness
- Life Insurance
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Schedules client appointments in a variety of clinical areas using electronic medical records.
- Conducts client intake, verifies insurance coverage and eligibility, reviews outstanding client balances, and checks clients out including requesting payment for services rendered.
- Enters client payments in electronic finance system, oversees client demographics, organizes medical record, completes visit estimates and pre- registers clients.
- Maintains Electronic Medical Records for clients utilizing clinical services. Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing the safeguarding of medical records, ensuring HIPAA compliance.
- Escorts patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measures vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and documents all information in patient’s chart.
- Assists Nurse Practitioner with clinical visits /evaluations.
- Disinfects, cleans rooms following patient examinations. Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by following established standards and procedures.
- Keeps exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies. Properly disposes of contaminated supplies.
- Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, etc.), reports equipment breakdowns as needed.
- Performs point of care testing, blood draws and injections as directed.
- Refers patients to other appropriate community services and resources within and outside the Health Department as needed.
- Performs routine administrative duties including answering phones, greeting clients, etc.
- Completes continuing education and expansion of job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and professional publications.
- Completes special projects and assignments as requested.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Associate Degree in Health Care related field
One year experience in a healthcare setting
OR
High School Diploma
Three years’ experience in a healthcare setting
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Certification from an accredited medical office assisting or similar program.
- In times of a public health emergency, may be required to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Berrien County.
- Regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
- Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license and a vehicle is required.
- Required to sit, walk, reach with hands and arms and occasionally lift 25-50 pounds.
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,213.00 - $46,550.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- health care setting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
