Medical Assistant Rheumatology Ann Arbor

Trinity Health

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 in rheumatology in Ann Arbor and is full-time on the day shift. The organization offers day-one benefits for eligible team members, competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. The culture is collaborative and patient-centered, and the organization serves communities across Southeast Michigan. Its values are Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Efficiency, and Service. Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It honors each person's dignity and values colleagues' distinct perspectives, experiences, and talents. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected status.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of an accredited or approved medical assistant program and externship, medical assistant internship, EMT program, paramedic program, or certification as an athletic trainer.
If credentialed, maintain current Medical Assistant recertification continuing education units.
Valid CPR certification.
For the MA-Non-Credentialed I designation: eligibility to attain Medical Assistant certification is desired; alternatively, 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.
For the MA-Credentialed I designation: Medical Assistant certification through an accepted agency, including AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NCCT (NCMA), NHA (CCMA), NAHP (NRCMA), or AMCA (CMAC).
In the absence of a completed Medical Assistant program, externship, or internship, at least 2 years of clinical experience providing clinical support in a community-based clinic is required, with standardized testing and evaluation of clinical skills.

Nice To Haves

MA-Non-Credentialed I candidates eligible to attain Medical Assistant certification.
0–1 year of previous clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients and prepare them 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 education to patients and families to support health outcomes.
Coordinate care and serve as a liaison between patients and providers.
Support quality improvement initiatives and disease management programs.