Medical Assistant III Internal Medicine

Spectrum Health; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

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Job summary

Corewell Health Wyandotte Outpatient Clinic seeks a Medical Assistant III to support physicians in delivering primary care and coordinating patient care. You will assist with a variety of clinical tasks, help manage patient flow, and collaborate with the clinic team to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires a competent MA program completion, 2 years of MA experience or equivalent internship pathways, and licensure in Michigan upon hire. Excellent customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Competency-based accredited MA program with clinical rotation.
• 2 years of MA experience, or CH MA internship with 6 months MA experience, or CH MA apprenticeship program.
• LPN license required in Michigan upon hire.
• Certified MA credentials (if applicable) within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist management and physicians in delivering primary and preventative care.
• Maintain patient flow and support efficient clinic operations.
• Perform technical procedures, lab protocols and clinically oriented activities as directed.
• Provide front office coverage and coordinate care with clinic staff.
• Collaborate with clerical staff and external facilities regarding patient care.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Competency-based MA program with clinical rotation

MA internship or apprenticeship allowed

LPN license (MI) upon hire

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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 Under the direction of management and physician leadership, performs and oversees functions related to the clinical activities including, but not limited to: maintains patient flow by assisting and promoting the delivery of primary and preventative health care, performs technical procedures, lab protocols and clinically oriented activities under physician/provider direction.

The Medical Assistant III will assist management in achieving office efficiencies in accordance with stated policies/procedures to ensure efficient operations with a focus on supporting physicians, clinic staff and management which embodies the \"Service First\" philosophy to promote customer satisfaction.

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.

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)

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.

Our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

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

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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

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Primary Location SITE - Care Center Wyandotte - 1700 Biddle Ave - Wyandotte Department Name Internal Medicine Wyandotte Care Ctr - Medical Group East Oakwood Mkt Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work Variable 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A

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.