Medical Assistant ( MA ) - Epilepsy

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Colleague Referral Program

Unlimited career growth opportunities

Daily Pay

Job summary

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in delivering patient-centered care in a clinic setting. You will prepare patients, take vitals, perform EKGs, draw blood, administer injections, and assist with point-of-care testing and routine procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and completion of an MA program with externship; CMA/RMA/NCMA/CCMA or similar certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an accredited MA program and externship/internship, EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room set up and patient preparation.
• Take vitals (manual & electronic).
• Perform EKG.
• Draw blood and administer injections/immunizations.
• Perform point-of-care tests.
• Assist with pharmacology tasks.
• Handle administrative duties.
• Assist with in-office procedures or treatments as needed.

Skills

Room setup

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Injections

Point of Care Testing

Administrative duties

Procedural support

Education

High School Diploma or GED; MA program/externship, EMT, or Paramedic program

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Medical Assistants work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of licensed clinical professionals in a clinic or practice environment. MAs are expected to facilitate all aspects of the patient visit experience. Be the person that makes the difference every day in our patients’ lives.

What you will do

• Room set up and patient preparation
• Taking vitals (Manual & Electronic)
• Perform EKG
• Drawing blood and giving injections and immunizations.
• Performing office tests (Point of Care Testing)
• Pharmacology
• Administrative duties
• May perform or assisting with in-office procedures / treatments

What you will need

• Education- Minimum: High School Diploma or GED. Successful completion of accredited/approved: MA program and MA externship, MA internship, EMT, or Paramedic program.
• Credentials/Licensure (Preferred): Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following certifying agencies: American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA) American Medical Technologists (RMA) National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA) National Healthcareer Association (CCMA) National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA) American Medical Certification Association (CMAC).

Related Experience

• Minimum: In absence of completed MA Program/Externship/Internship, must have 2+ years clinical experience providing clinical support in community-based clinic and be subject to standardized testing and evaluation of clinical skills.
• Preferred: New graduate or 1 or more years of previous clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Highlights and Benefits

• Day 1 benefits, no waiting period!
• Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403B
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
• Unlimited career growth opportunities
• Trinity Health offers Daily Pay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.