Medical Assistant Colorectal Surgery

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for its colorectal surgery practice. The practice includes eight surgeons and four advanced practice providers working across clinic and hospital settings, providing care for a range of colorectal concerns, including bowel resections, colon and rectal cancers, and acute and chronic rectal conditions. The team emphasizes patient-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical excellence, teamwork, efficiency, and clear communication.

The Medical Assistant supports providers in a busy colorectal surgery clinic by rooming patients, assisting with in-office procedures, and managing provider-patient assignments to support efficient clinic flow. The role includes preparing patients and exam rooms, obtaining vital signs and histories, assisting during procedures using sterile technique, documenting in the electronic medical record, and supporting patient comfort and safety. The position is part of a clinical support team that works closely with other healthcare professionals to provide patient care.

The position is full-time, with 40 scheduled hours per week, a day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Corewell Health offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus to external applicants or current CHW Medical Assistant Apprentice students only.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a competency-based medical assistant training program.
• 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.
• Organized, compassionate, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and help manage provider-patient assignments to support efficient clinic flow.
• Prepare patients and examination rooms.
• Obtain patients’ vital signs and histories.
• Assist providers during in-office procedures using sterile technique.
• Document information in the electronic medical record.
• Support patient comfort and safety.
• Work closely with providers and other healthcare professionals as part of the clinical support team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home 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