Medical Assistant - family practice

Cherry Health • Grand Rapids, MI

395d • $35,360 - $35,360

About The Position

The Medical Assistant at Cherry Health plays a crucial role in supporting patient care within a family practice setting. This full-time position involves working closely with healthcare providers to deliver primary care services, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care. The role requires active participation in the interdisciplinary care team and involves various administrative and clinical tasks to facilitate smooth clinic operations.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification through American Medical Technologists
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification through National Healthcareer Association
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification through National Center for Competency Testing
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) certification through National Association for Health Professionals
• Basic typing skills and the ability to use computer software systems
• Basic Life Support/CPR training, certification, or the ability to become certified

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, complete and verify forms, and direct patients to exam rooms
• Take vital signs and document information in the electronic medical records system
• Assist with examinations and procedures and complete necessary cleanup
• Implement provider orders (immunizations, testing, obtaining lab specimens, documenting results, etc.)
• Tactfully deal with patients undergoing treatment in stressful situations
• Follow directions and work effectively with professional and paraprofessional staff
• Manage time effectively
• Manage clinic flow for assigned providers
• Prepare charts for visits, file patient information, and assist with medical records duties
• Retrieve and distribute results to healthcare providers, laboratories, and medical records as directed
• Give abnormal results to provider
• Request test results and referral information from other offices and update patients' charts accordingly
• Contact patients who are due for services and schedule appointments
• Sterilize and clean equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Pet insurance
• Vendor discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees