Medical Assistant (MA)- Academic Internal Medicine Livonia

Trinity Health • Livonia, MI

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About The Position

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant to support providers in delivering patient care. The role involves working directly with patients, assisting with clinical procedures, supporting care coordination, and helping create a positive healthcare experience. The position is with Academic Internal Medicine in Livonia.

Medical Assistants welcome and prepare patients for appointments; collect and document histories, vital signs, and other health information; assist providers with exams, procedures, testing, and specimen collection; administer medications and perform diagnostic testing as directed; communicate test results and provider instructions; educate patients and families; coordinate care; and support quality improvement and disease management initiatives.

Applicants need a high school diploma or GED and successful completion of an approved MA program and externship, MA internship, EMT program, paramedic program, or certification as an athletic trainer. Credentialed Medical Assistants must maintain current recertification CEUs. Certification, licensure, and experience requirements vary by credential status. Previous clinical experience of 0–1 year or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Candidates without a completed MA program, externship, or internship must have at least two years of clinical support experience in a community-based clinic and undergo standardized testing and clinical skills evaluation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of an accredited or approved MA program and MA externship, MA internship, EMT program, paramedic program, or certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Credentialed Medical Assistants must maintain current MA recertification continuing education units.
• MA-Non-Credentialed I: eligibility to attain Medical Assistant Certification is desired, or an EMT must hold a current, active Michigan license, or a paramedic must have successfully completed the National Registry Paramedic Exam and/or hold a current, active Michigan license.
• Valid CPR certification.
• MA-Credentialed I: certification through one of the following agencies: American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA), National Healthcareer Association (CCMA), National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA), or American Medical Certification Association (CMAC).
• For applicants without a completed MA program, externship, or internship: at least two years of clinical support experience in a community-based clinic, and successful completion of standardized testing and clinical skills evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• 0–1 year of previous clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• MA eligibility to attain Medical Assistant Certification is desired for MA-Non-Credentialed I.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for appointments.
• Collect and document patient histories, vital signs, and health information.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, testing, and specimen collection.
• Administer medications and perform diagnostic testing as directed.
• Communicate test results and provider instructions to patients.
• Provide patient and family education to support health outcomes.
• Coordinate care and serve as a liaison between patients and providers.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and disease management programs.

Benefits

• Day-one benefits with no waiting period for eligible team members.
• Competitive pay.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and career advancement.
• Collaborative, patient-centered culture focused on excellence in care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED