Medical Assistant - Bariatric & General Surgery Livonia

Trinity Health•Livonia, MI

About The Position

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant II for Bariatric & General Surgery in Livonia. The Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients by tracking patient information, documenting the medical record, assisting with in-office procedures and testing, administering medications, and providing patient and caregiver education. The role includes managing tasks and moderate-to-complex gaps in care; supporting providers with exams, procedures, testing, and specimen collection; assisting with prior authorizations within scope; communicating test results and provider instructions; maintaining quality-control records and supporting practice audits; coordinating care and serving as a liaison between patients and providers; and transcribing exam information, diagnoses, and care plans into the medical record. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and successful completion of an approved MA program and externship or internship, EMT program, paramedic program, or Certified Athletic Trainer qualification. A valid CPR certification is required. The role may be filled at the credentialed or non-credentialed Medical Assistant II level, with different credential requirements for each. Trinity Health IHA Medical Group offers day-one benefits for eligible team members, competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. The organization describes its culture as collaborative, patient-centered, and mission-driven, serving communities across Southeast Michigan.

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 qualification.
Valid CPR certification.
For MA-Non-Credentialed II: eligibility to attain Medical Assistant Certification is desired, or 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.
For MA-Credentialed II: certification as a Medical Assistant through an approved certifying agency, including AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, or AMCA.
If credentialed, maintain current MA recertification continuing education units.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of previous clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
Eligibility to attain Medical Assistant Certification is desired for the MA-Non-Credentialed II level.

Responsibilities

Track patient information and document the medical record.
Assist with in-office procedures and testing, and administer medications.
Provide patient and caregiver education.
Manage tasks and moderate-to-complex gaps in care.
Assist providers with examinations, procedures, testing, and specimen collection.
Support prior authorizations within scope.
Communicate test results and provider instructions to patients.
Perform quality-control activities, including maintaining lab logs and supporting practice audits.
Coordinate care and serve as a liaison between patients and providers.
Transcribe patient examination information, diagnoses, and plans into the medical record.