Medical Assistant Lead Radiation Oncology

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a Medical Assistant to provide daily operational support in a busy oncology practice. This role involves managing scheduling, ensuring quality patient care, and supporting the clinical staff. Candidates should possess relevant medical assistant training and experience, with the opportunity for further development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts on various services

Optional identity theft protection

Retirement savings options

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant training program required.
• 3 years of relevant experience in healthcare settings required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant needed within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of daily operations and resource allocation.
• Management of practice scheduling and patient flow.
• First-level employee relations to resolve scheduling issues.

Skills

Scheduling

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Summary

Provides daily support with problem solving and resource allocation, clarifying root causes and driving cross functional problem solving in the team as a whole. Responsible for cost-effective utilization of employees and other resources while maintaining high standards of quality, service and satisfaction. Oversees and leads activities of non-licensed clinical staff.

Essential Functions

• Proficient in MDI and daily improvement; ensures employee conformance to standard work and daily lead metrics. Responsible for audits and collaborative reviews.
• Provides schedule management for ensuring patients see the right provider at the right time. Ensures patient flow is maintained.
• Prepares work schedules and expedites workflow. Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures. Supports business metrics for the practice.
• Assists practice leader with the monitoring of time, attendance records and payroll for staff. Notifies practice leader of any staffing shortages and/or needs. Assists with coverage of those shortages. Arranges coverage for sick call-ins, vacations, leaves and other time off.
• Performs first level employee relations to help resolve issues and maintain employee schedules. Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances with assistance of practice leader.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent Or GED

• Successful completion of a competency-based Medical Assistant training program Required
• 3 years of relevant experience Experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting Required
• Experience working as a medical assistant Required
• Experience using EPIC Required
• Experience as an EPIC SuperUser Preferred
• Experience in Kaizen Culture/Standard Work Preferred

• One of the following Required within 120 Days

• AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

• AMT Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

• NHA Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA)

• NCCT Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

• NAHP Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)

• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within 120 Days

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 - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion - 145 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Radiation Oncology - Butterworth

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Variable 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (8-hour shifts)

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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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.

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