Medical Assistant - Opioid Treatment Program

Cherry Health • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Medical Assistant will support our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) at the Southside Health Center. OTP is a voluntary, medically monitored program serving individuals with opioid dependence. The program combines medication-assisted treatment (including methadone and suboxone) with coordinated physical, mental health, and psychosocial services to help patients stabilize, reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and work toward long-term recovery. The Medical Assistant will work as part of a four-person MA team and will rotate responsibilities to ensure efficient clinic operations and patient flow. The OTP emphasizes reducing and managing withdrawal symptoms, supporting recovery and reducing barriers to care, addressing co-occurring physical and mental health conditions, and promoting lifestyle stabilization and harm reduction. This role is ideal for a Medical Assistant who is comfortable in a fast-paced, early-morning clinical setting and is confident in both technical skills (phlebotomy and EKGs) and compassionate patient care within a substance use treatment environment.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program and/or attainment of one of the following certifications: CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants. RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) certification through American Medical Technologists. CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) certification through National Healthcareer Association. NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant) certification through National Center for Competency Testing. ARMA (Advanced Registered Medical Assistant) certification through the American Registry of Medical Assistants. NRCMA (National Registered Certified Medical Assistant) certification through the National Association for Health Professionals.
• Completion of an in-house specialties training program, including competency in using all organizational electronic health record templates.
• 1-2 years of previous medical assisting experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform routine healthcare tasks, enter data, and generate reports in the EHR.
• Ability to effectively coach, train, and mentor others.
• Ability to work sensitively with patients undergoing treatment in stressful situations.
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively with both professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• Basic typing skills and proficiency with computer software systems.
• May require travel to other sites based on program/site needs.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and obtaining vital signs
• Overseeing and coordinating observed urinalysis collections
• Performing phlebotomy (blood draws)
• Conducting EKGs
• Supporting providers in delivering integrated medical and behavioral health services
• Complete chart preparation for each patient, including review of population health management system (e.g., Care Sentry), updating incomplete orders and referrals, and gathering other information as required (such as hospital records).
• Record information in the EHR.
• Manage clinic flow by greeting patients, determining needs, and directing patients to the examining room.
• Follow rooming procedures, including inquiring about recent ER/hospital visits, taking vital signs, completing screening tests, and health maintenance orders as identified in the chart preparation. Record in the EHR.
• May perform medication reviews, including removing short-term medications (e.g., antibiotics) from the medication module.
• Prepare for and assist providers with examinations and procedures, completing necessary cleanup afterward.
• Implement provider orders, including blood draws, ECGs, labs, dressings, treatments, refills, and routine testing procedures. Document results in the EHR as appropriate.
• Prepare specimens for transportation, complete necessary forms, and arrange for transportation.
• File patient information and assist with medical records responsibilities.
• May administer high-risk medications/injections following established program/site guidelines.
• Manage all aspects of the vaccine program, including storage and handling, inventory management, ordering, and reporting.
• Appropriately manage telephone inquiries and conduct patient callbacks as assigned (excluding patient triage).
• Assist nurses and providers with incoming patient healthcare information.
• May be responsible for approving timecards in the time and attendance system as directed by the supervisor.
• Adhere to universal precautions and Cherry Health policies.
• Understand and adhere to Cherry Health’s compliance standards as outlined in Cherry Health’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Stay informed about all pertinent federal, state, and Cherry Health regulations, laws, and policies, and adapt to any changes or modifications.
• May precept medical assistant apprentices, externs, or new employees as needed.
• Represent Cherry Health at community events, job/recruitment fairs, and other engagements as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time
• Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5% MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree