Job of The Week: Health Care Assistant

This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting as a Health Care Assistant for MSU Health Care (job posting 1024504). The Health Care Assistant position is vital to the patient care team and crucial to the success of MSU Health Care clinical operations. If you are interested in working under licensed healthcare professionals and being a part of clinical operations, this may be the role for you.

From joint ventures and partnerships to leveraging expansive clinical research and expert educational strengths for patients, MSU Health Care focuses on providing healing and caring to all. MSU Health Care spans 46 adult and pediatric specialties committed to high-quality patient care. Their missions are to deliver a personalized experience and a safe environment for all, train the next generation of clinicians, ensure equitable access, and offer the highest quality of care. MSU Health Care remains dedicated to providing an exceptional experience and enhancing life. 

In this position, you will perform various clinical and managerial tasks within the outpatient clinic. You will be working under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals and provide support for physicians and other clinicians while implementing high-quality health care. Additionally, you will provide front and back office duties, use a computerized information system, and handle documents. 

The education, experience, and skills required for this role include a high school diploma and six months to one year of work experience performing routine health assessment tests in a medical or clinical office setting. This position also requires experience using word processing and database software and a specified medical course such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Licensed EMT. It is also crucial for you to have knowledge of electronic medical records, patient scheduling systems, and medical billing terminology. 

Desired qualifications include familiarity with medical terminology and experience in scheduling, screening, and confirming medical appointments. You should be willing to work collaboratively and individually with minimal supervision, and have a strong desire to work with a diverse patient population.

 Learn more about MSU Health Care on their website. To learn more about this position or apply, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a resume and cover letter, and should be submitted by March 4.

Job of The Week: Physical Therapist Assistant

This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting as a Physical Therapy Assistant for MSU Health Care (job posting 959405). If you are interested in helping patients improve their mobility and functional abilities, this may be the position for you.

From joint ventures and partnerships to leveraging expansive clinical research and expert educational strengths for our patients, MSU Health Care focuses on providing healing and caring to all. Their missions are to deliver a personalized experience and a safe environment for all, train the next generation of clinicians, ensure equitable access, and offer the highest quality of care. MSU Health Care remains dedicated to providing an exceptional experience and enhancing life. 

In this position, you will work under the supervision of a physical therapist to help patients improve their functional abilities and mobility in both recovery and everyday needs. You will provide hands-on treatment to patients and assist with therapeutic exercises. Additionally, you will be responsible for supporting patients of all ages in their recovery process. Work hours for this role will vary as necessary to accommodate clinic operations. 

The education, experience, and skills desired for this role include an associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). You should also have six months to one year of related or progressively more expansive work experience in administering physical therapy treatments. 

Learn more about MSU Health Care on their website. To learn more about this position or apply, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a resume, cover letter, and a Valid State of Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant License and should be submitted by February 19.