Medical Assistant (MA) - Urgent Care Canton

Trinity Health • Canton, 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 patient care. The role involves working directly with patients, assisting with clinical procedures, supporting care coordination, and helping create a positive healthcare experience. Medical Assistants welcome and prepare patients, collect and document health information, assist providers with examinations and procedures, conduct testing and specimen collection, administer medications and diagnostic tests 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 Medical Assistant program and externship, Medical Assistant internship, Emergency Medical Technician program, Paramedic program, or Certified Athletic Trainer program.
• Valid CPR certification.
• For the MA-Credentialed I designation, certification as a Medical Assistant through an accepted certifying agency: AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NCCT (NCMA), NHA (CCMA), NAHP (NRCMA), or AMCA (CMAC).
• 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.
• If credentialed, maintain current Medical Assistant recertification continuing education units.
• 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, 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.
• Medical Assistant eligibility to attain certification is desired for the MA-Non-Credentialed I designation.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for appointments.
• Collect and document patient histories, vital signs, and other 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.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and career advancement.
• Collaborative, patient-centered culture.

What This Job Offers

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