Medical Assistant Gastroenterology

Spectrum Health; Royalton Township (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection (optional)

Retirement options with matching

Job summary

Corewell Health in Michigan seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in delivering quality care. The role includes patient prep, data collection, documentation in electronic health records, and coordination with the healthcare team.

The position is full-time, day shift, with standard 40-hour weeks and responsibilities across gastroenterology services. Certification parity with CMA/CCMA/NCMA/NRCMA/RMA and BLS is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Competency based orientation completed.
• CMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, or RMA certification as listed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and coordinate visits with care teams.
• Maintain and monitor electronic health records and updates.
• Perform administrative duties and ensure accurate patient data.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe clinical environment and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Competency based orientation

CMA (AAMA)

CCMA (NHA)

NCMA (NCCT)

NRCMA (NAHP)

RMA (AMT)

BLS (AHA)

BLS (ARC)

Job description

Job Summary

Provides clinical support to health care professionals to ensure the delivery of quality health care services.

Essential Functions

Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission, and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy. Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of electronic health record in basket. Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel. Greets and communicates with patients and significant others in a manner consistent with caring and respect. Communicates, collaborates and anticipates the needs of the other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services. Collects and monitors patient data, reporting patient data and patient needs as directed. Documents care consistent with documentation guidelines, and patient chargeable items/services according to standards. Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility. Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a competency based orientation program
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) - AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants 120 Days
• Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CCMA) - NHA National Healthcareer Association 120 Days
• Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NCMA) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing 120 Days
• Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NRCMA) - NAHP National Association for Health Professionals 120 Days
• Or CRT-Medical Assistant, Registered (RMA) - AMT American Medical Technologists 120 Days
• Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days
• Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 120 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year of relevant experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like 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
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Location & Work Details

Primary Location SITE - 3903 Hollywood Rd - St Joseph Department Name Gastroenterology St Joseph HOPD - Niles and St Joseph Prof Svcs Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A

Workplace Policies and Equity

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.

Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.