Medical Assistant (MA)

Calvin University•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Calvin University is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support physicians, nurse practitioners, and a physician assistant in providing high-quality patient care. This .78 FTE role offers excellent work-life balance with no evenings, no weekends, and reduced summer hours. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $22–$24, along with benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage, educational cost assistance, dependent tuition coverage, and a 403B contribution. The schedule is five (5) days per week during the academic year (September-April) and 1-3 days per week during the summer. The office is closed for all holidays, with two weeks off every Christmas break and one week off during Calvin's spring break. We are also closed Mondays and Fridays during the summer months.

Requirements

Minimum of a current active Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate in Michigan.
Experience using an electronic health record system is required.
Good organizational skills are needed.
Must be committed to compassionate care and confidentiality.
Excellent computer skills and electronic record experience are both necessary.

Responsibilities

Receive patients, obtain information and enter into the electronic record regarding chief complaint, vital signs and reconciling medication list.
Prepare patient and exam room for assessment or minor procedures and assist with the discharge of the patient by assisting the provider with dispensing of medications or planning follow-up care appointments.
Perform clinical support functions such as: vision screening, giving injections (including vaccines), ear irrigations, peak flow testing, suture removal, phlebotomy, pulse oximetry, spirometry, electrocardiogram, obtaining in-house laboratory tests, and fit for crutches.
Maintain clinical areas, including maintaining equipment and performing infection control procedures.
Assist with patient phone calls using the protocol manual with oversight by the provider.
Assist with scheduling referrals, entering medical information into EHR, processing lab, x-ray and other medical reports.
Maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information.
Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization.
Perform CLIA-waived tests as directed by clinical staff and document results.
Draw blood specimens to be sent to the hospital lab.
Perform administrative front desk functions as directed by clinical lead.