Medical Assistant Primary Care

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be Monday to Friday with variable start/end times between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with 1-2 early start dates and one late night. There’s an office rotation that leadership would like to discuss during the interviewing process. $3,000 Sign On Bonus Available Provides clinical support to health care professionals to ensure the delivery of quality health care services. Practice Overview: ICCB Primary Care clinic is the largest Primary Care office in the medical group, and we see approximately 300 patients a day. The clinic covers family, internal, and pediatric medicine. MAs hired into this space are expected to be competent in both clinical and clerical tasks as well as adult and pediatric immunizations. Our MA schedules are built into blocks to match the provider/business need. Most schedules will include at least one early morning shift and one late night shift. Office Culture: Our team prioritizes building a culture of trust, teamwork and initiative. We find that our best fit candidates are those who can communicate needs effectively and are not afraid to ask questions in the moment, as well as those who thrive in a team based environment. As we are a large site with many people, it is important to have the ability to take initiative and fill a need or lend a hand whenever possible. Our most successful employees encompass great skills in time management, communication, have the drive/desire to work to top of scope and provide the best patient care possible.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program Required
• One of the following Required within 120 Days
• AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• AMT Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• NHA Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• NCCT Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
• NAHP Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within 120 Days

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of relevant experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting Preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission, and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy.
• Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of electronic health record in basket.
• Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
• Greets and communicates with patients and significant others in a manner consistent with caring and respect.
• Communicates, collaborates, and anticipates the needs of the other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
• Collects and monitors patient data, reporting patient data and patient needs as directed.
• Documents care consistent with documentation guidelines, and patient chargeable items/services according to standards.
• Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness and efficiency.
• Engages in process and quality improvement activities.
• Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
• Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees