Medical Assistant - No Certification Needed
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides hands-on clinical support to patients in the field while working alongside providers to deliver personalized care. The role involves performing routine clinical procedures, obtaining vital signs and diagnostic information, preparing laboratory specimens, administering approved injections, and ensuring providers have the information and resources needed for patient visits. The Medical Assistant explains procedures, medications, and provider instructions to patients clearly and compassionately, while helping maintain a safe and comfortable care environment. The position supports a mobile care team serving patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. Daily preparation includes reviewing electronic medical records, maintaining clinical supplies and equipment, securing documentation, and ensuring the vehicle and field materials are ready for patient care. Office support may include assisting with phones, patient documentation, new patient materials, and other administrative needs. Work is approximately 75% in the field and 25% in the office, with daily travel throughout Hudsonville, Grand Rapids, and surrounding areas. The office is in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Training in Jackson, Michigan, with mileage and hotel provided, is desirable but not required.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Previous clinical experience.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy, obtain patient vital signs, and give injections.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift at least 35 pounds and effectively bear the weight of an average adult.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate in Medical Assisting and/or Phlebotomy.
- Experience with geriatric patients.
- Willingness to train in Jackson, Michigan; mileage and hotel are provided.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine clinical procedures and obtain patient vital signs and diagnostic information.
- Perform phlebotomy, prepare laboratory specimens, and administer approved injections.
- Provide providers with the information and resources needed for patient visits.
- Explain procedures, medications, and provider instructions to patients clearly and compassionately.
- Review electronic medical records and secure necessary documentation before daily visits.
- Maintain clinical supplies and equipment and prepare the vehicle and materials for field patient care.
- Travel daily to provide care in patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.
- Assist with office phones, patient documentation, new patient materials, and other administrative needs.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Minimum of three weeks of paid time off for full-time employees.
- Part-time and per-diem employees also accrue paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- HSA and FSA options, including dependent care.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Pet insurance.
- ID and fraud protection.
- Reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
