Medical Assistant III Gastroenterology

Corewell Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support primary care and patient care management in Royal Oak and Troy clinics. The role includes front-office duties, collaboration with staff, and coverage across departments as needed.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and a competency-based MA program with clinical rotation, plus 1 year MA experience or CH MA internship with 6 months experience. LPN licensure upon hire is required in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required completion of a competency-based accredited MA program, including a clinical rotation.
• 1 year MA experience; or CH MA internship and 6 months MA experience; or CH MA apprenticeship program.
• 2 years MA experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 30 days from hire (AHA or ARC variants).
• MA certifications (CMA/RMA/ARMA/NCMA/CCMA/NHA/NRCMA) within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Acts as an assistant to the physician/provider by providing primary healthcare and patient care management.
• Collaborates with clerical staff to optimize operations and patient flow.
• Interacts with outside healthcare facilities and agencies involving patient care and insurance.
• Demonstrates patient-centered care and professional communication with leadership and accreditation bodies.
• Perform front office duties to provide coverage as needed.
• Provide coverage in other departments or locations as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Competency-based accredited MA program (including clinical rotation)

MA internship and/or apprenticeship program (CH MA internship / CH MA apprenticeship)

LPN license (Michigan) upon hire

Job description

This position will be working Monday-Wednesday in Royal Oak and Thursday/Friday in Troy.

Corewell Health is offering a $1,000 sign on bonus for external applicants.

About Corewell Health Outpatient Clinics

Corewell Health operates over 300 outpatient clinics across Michigan, bringing a multitude of care options to the communities that we serve. There are over 40 different types of primary care and specialty practices, which allows those who work in these clinics the opportunity to learn and explore various interests or to specialize in one area.

Scope of work

• 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.
• Performs and is formally assigned (2) of the additional responsibilities as part of their primary duties, which should be at least 20% or more of dedicated time:

Primary Care gaps in care identification, outreach, and chart preparation

Residency clinic role

High level disinfection

Designated new hire preceptor

Role in practice participating in or leading special programs/grants (i.e. CPC Plus, SIM, Vaccine for Child Program, process improvement, service excellence ambassador)

Care management (PDCMs)

Qualified language interpreter

Super User for EPIC or specific competency

Advanced provider support – assisting with complex procedures and/or infusion/chemo scheduling.

Multi-site/flexible float pool assignment

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required Completion of a competency-based accredited MA program, including a clinical rotation, or equivalent experience. Team members may have other certifications and hire dates before November 1, 2025
• 1 year (12 months) MA experience; or completed CH MA internship and (6) months MA experience; or completed CH MA apprenticeship program Required
• 2 years of MA experience Preferred
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 30 days from hire Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 30 days from hire required
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) - AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants within 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Registered (RMA) - AMT American Medical Technologists within 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant, American Registry (ARMA) - ARMA American Medical Technologists within 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NCMA) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing within 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CCMA) - NHA National HealthCareer Association within 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NRCMA) - NAHP National Association for Health Professionals within 90 Days required Or
• LIC-License Practical Nursing (LPN) - State of Michigan upon hire Required

About Us (Corewell Health)

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 more than 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.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new).
• 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 - Medical Office Building West/East - 3535 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name
Gastroenterology HOPD - Royal Oak Prof Svcs

Employment Type
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours
40

Hours of Work
8 a.m. to 4:30 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.