Medical Assistant I

Corewell Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Medical Assistant to join their clinical support team in Royal Oak. This role involves assisting physicians, managing patient care, and collaborating with staff to ensure efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and an accredited medical assistant program certification, combining healthcare skills with a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts directory

Optional identity theft protection

Traditional and Roth retirement options

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or similar certification needed.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians/providers in patient care management.
• Collaborate with clerical staff to optimize operations.
• Perform front office duties when needed.

Skills

Patient care management

Customer service

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Summary

As a Medical Assistant with Corewell Health, you'll be a member of our clinical support team and work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of the best possible care. You'll be a vital part of our team, making a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Essential Functions

• Acts as an assistant to the physician/provider by providing primary healthcare and patient care management.
• Collaborates work efforts with the clerical staff to optimize operations and patient flow.
• Interacts with outside healthcare facilities and agencies involving patient care and insurance.
• Maintains updated competencies, demonstrating ability to speak to leadership and accreditation bodies about process and workflow.
• Perform front office duties to provide coverage as needed.
• Provide coverage in other departments or locations as needed.
• Demonstrates excellent customer services skills and supports the model of patient and family centered care.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or LPN, EMT, ER Tech, paramedic certification or equivalent and relevant experience required.
• Preferred May consider a nursing student from an accredited registered or licensed practice nurse program after a clinical course of study has begun.

• The completion of a clinical rotation or equivalent and relevant experience. Required

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required

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, pet 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 - Medical Office Building West/East - 3535 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak

Department Name

Pediatric Pulmonology - Royal Oak Split Bill

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday-Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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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.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.