Medical Assistant Gastroenterology

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health in United States (Saint Joseph, MI) seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to care teams. You will help with patient flow, prepare patients for visits, and maintain electronic health records with accuracy and confidentiality.

You will greet patients, collect data, document care, and assist in quality improvement processes to enhance service delivery. A valid CMA/CCMA/NCMA/NRCMA/RMA and BLS credential are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program.
• Certified Medical Assistant credentials listed (CMA/CCMA/NCMA/NRCMA/RMA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow and prepares patients for visits.
• Performs administrative duties and maintains current information in the electronic health record.
• Maintains and cleans the work environment and reports equipment issues.
• Greets patients and communicates with families with caring and respectful approach.
• Collects and monitors patient data, documents care per guidelines and codes services.
• Supports quality and cost-efficiency initiatives and participates in process improvements.

Skills

Patient flow facilitation

Electronic health records

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Documentation of care

Education

High School Diploma

Orientation program completion

CMA / CCMA / NCMA / NRCMA / RMA certifications

BLS certification

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

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

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• 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

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

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.