Medical Assistant

Senior Care Partners C.E.•Kalamazoo, MI

11d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which coordinates preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care so older individuals can continue living in the community. Services are provided at a PACE Center and, when needed, in participants’ homes. The role works with an interdisciplinary care team and uses a patient- and family-centered approach when interacting with participants and families. The Medical Assistant welcomes and rooms participants, obtains histories and vital signs, administers medications, injections, and vaccines, and assists with wound care, diagnostic testing, and nebulizer treatments. The role also supports providers with electronic medical record documentation and prescription processing, maintains sterile equipment and stocked supplies, and helps clinic operations run smoothly. The position requires a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant credential, at least one year of experience, and experience with elderly, frail, or long-term care populations. The employee must meet CMS competency standards before working independently, satisfy vaccination requirements, and be willing to work beyond normal hours and participate in an on-call rotation. Work may take place in varied home environments and all weather conditions.

Requirements

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) credential required.
At least one year of experience; two or more years preferred.
Previous experience with elderly, frail, or long-term care populations.
Strong critical-thinking, organizational, and multitasking skills.
CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it through SCPP.
Reliable transportation and a valid Michigan driver’s license and insurance.
Commitment to the core values of compassion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.
Must be fully vaccinated or willing to become vaccinated against influenza, MMR, varicella, Tdap/Td, COVID-19, and hepatitis B.
Must meet CMS competency standards before working independently.
Must be willing to work beyond normal hours and participate in an on-call rotation.
Must be comfortable working in varied home environments and all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

Welcome and room participants, gather their histories, and address concerns.
Obtain vital signs and administer medications, injections, and vaccines.
Assist with wound care, diagnostic testing such as EKG and point-of-care testing, and nebulizer treatments.
Support providers with electronic medical record documentation and prescription processing.
Ensure equipment is sterilized, supplies are stocked, and clinic operations run smoothly.
Provide care in the clinic and, when needed, in participants’ homes.
Collaborate with staff, participants, and families using a patient- and family-centered care approach.