At MPC Urgent Care we provide patients with a wide range of urgent care services.  We diagnose and treat all accidents and illnesses of pediatric and adult patients.  Fractures, fevers, infections, rashes, stings, colds, flu, allergies, burns, sports injuries, you name it, we see it.  Our Beaumont doctors are at their best when you feel your worst. They provide state of the art medical treatment, without an appointment, in a friendly office environment. We also offer digital x-rays, electrocardiograms, lab blood draws, urinalysis and pulmonary functions tests, all right in our office. We’re less expensive than the emergency room and we accept most insurance plans.

Summary
Direct, supervise, schedule and evaluate work activities of medical assistants under the direction of the clinical director.  Administrative duties may include documenting/maintaining medical records and calling in prescriptions. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, IV/Blood draw, ECG, office diagnostic testing, x-rays, splinting/wound care and administering medications as directed by physician.
Job Duties
• Select, train, coach, discipline and direct all MA staff team members. Coordinates the MA staffing schedule. Responsible for the performance, productivity and reviews of MA staff. Performs duties of the MA as required. Monitors timekeeping and approves MA payroll prior to pay period processing.
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Obtain ECG’s, take x-rays, start IV’s, splint injuries, clean wounds, etc.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Authorize prescription information to pharmacies.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Ability to work nights and weekends (Urgent Care hours are 8am-10pm daily)

Qualifications and Education
• High School Graduate or GED
• Minimum one to two years experience in the medical field as a Medical Assistant, in the field of urgent care medicine preferred
• Medical Assistant Certificate preferred
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrated computer skills for documenting patient care in an electronic medical record
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the telephone, and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to read and comprehend patient medical charts, medical terminology, prescription medications, and physician messages
• Proficient in IM medication administration, ECG’s, blood draws
• Must have the ability to perform overall the standard technical functions of a Medical Assistant with advanced skill. Experience and knowledge of best practices in Urgent Care and Family Medicine, medical ethics and standards. 
• Familiar with medical diagnoses and treatments. 

In accordance with HIPAA, this position must maintain the confidentiality of the patient in all circumstances as well as company confidentiality. Ensures the confidentiality of data collected and stored is maintained.

This description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.  Responsibilities, knowledge, skills abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

The Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

The Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.