Medical Assistant Adult Pediatric Congenital Cardiology

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Adult Pediatric Congenital Cardiology practice at the HDVCH Congenital Heart Center in Grand Rapids. The practice specializes in congenital heart disease across patients’ lifespans, from unborn babies through end of life, and also has outreach locations in Traverse City, Reed City, Muskegon, Holland, and St. Joseph.

Medical assistants work in pods with another medical assistant or an ACT to support providers’ schedules. Each pod rotates daily among two to three providers. The clinical team works closely with providers, prepares charts, performs EKGs for most patients, and places cardiac monitors when ordered during clinic.

The role is part of Corewell Health’s outpatient clinic network, which offers opportunities to learn across a range of primary care and specialty practices. The position is full-time, with 40 scheduled hours per week, and a day shift. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external applicants or current CHW MA Apprentice Students only.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes hands-on, in-person clinical skills training, or at least one year of experience working specifically as a Medical Assistant, LPN, Paramedic, or EMT performing direct patient care and clinical support functions consistent with the MA scope of practice.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required within 90 days.
• One of the following certifications, required within 120 days: AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), AMT Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), NHA Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA), NCCT Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or NAHP Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA).

Nice To Haves

• One year of relevant experience in a physician practice or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Work in a clinical support team and collaborate with healthcare professionals to help deliver patient care.
• Work in a pod with another medical assistant or an ACT to support providers’ schedules and workflow.
• Prepare patient charts.
• Perform EKGs on most patients.
• Place cardiac monitors when ordered during clinic.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• $3,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants or current CHW MA Apprentice Students only.

What This Job Offers

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