Medical Assistant (MA)

Calvin University•Grand Rapids, MI

18d•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 involves 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. Summer closures include Mondays and Fridays. The role requires a commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University, a commitment to the Christian faith and the integration of faith, learning, and student development, and a demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity.

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.

Nice To Haves

All skills can be learned on the job and refresher training is provided annually.

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.