Medical Assistant - Primary Care South Lyon

Trinity Health • South Lyon, 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 exceptional patient care. The role works directly with patients, assists with clinical procedures, supports care coordination, and helps create a positive healthcare experience. Medical Assistants welcome and prepare patients, gather and document patient information, assist with examinations and testing, administer medications and perform diagnostic testing as directed, communicate results and instructions, educate patients and families, coordinate care, and support quality improvement and disease management initiatives.

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 Certified Athletic Trainer program.
• If credentialed, maintain current MA re-certification continuing education units.
• Valid CPR certification.
• MA-Non-Credentialed I candidates should be eligible to attain Medical Assistant certification, or be an EMT with a current, active Michigan license, or a paramedic who has successfully completed the National Registry Paramedic Exam and/or holds a current, active Michigan license.
• MA-Credentialed I candidates must hold Medical Assistant certification through an approved certifying agency: AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NCCT (NCMA), NHA (CCMA), NAHP (NRCMA), or AMCA (CMAC).
• In the absence of a completed MA program, externship, or internship, at least 2 years of clinical experience providing clinical support in a community-based clinic is required, along with standardized testing and evaluation of clinical skills.

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 candidates.

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 better 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.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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