Medical Assistant (MA) - Primary Care Saline

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Job summary

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant III to support providers with patient care, procedures, and care coordination. The role includes serving as MA preceptor, updating workflows, and functioning as system superuser, while collecting histories, vital signs, and tests.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CPR, MA program/externship, and MA certification. Minimum 3+ years as credentialed MA are expected, with a mission-driven, patient-centered

Qualifications

• 3+ years in credentialed MA role with required skills/education.
• MA Credential (CMA/RMA/CCMA/CMAC) required or current recertification CEUs.
• Completion of an accredited MA program with externship or internship and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with complex patient care under provider supervision.
• Precept and mentor MA staff and students.
• Update procedure manuals and manage workflows.
• Serve as system superuser and maintain clinical systems.
• Collect patient histories, vitals, and health data.
• Assist with exams, procedures, testing, and specimen collection.
• Administer medications and perform diagnostic tests as directed.
• Communicate test results and provider instructions to patients.
• Provide patient and family education to improve health outcomes.
• Coordinate care and liaise between patients and providers.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and disease management.

Skills

Patient care

Precepting

Clinical documentation

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Quality improvement

Education

High School Diploma

MA Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Join a Team That Makes a Difference!

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant III to support our providers in delivering exceptional patient care. In this role, you’ll work directly with patients, assist with clinical procedures, support care coordination, and help create a positive healthcare experience every day.

What You’ll Do:

• Assists provider with more complex patient care issues.
• Successfully serves as MA preceptor for new and existing MA’s
• Updates procedure manual and creates and manages workflows
• Funtions as system superuser
• Collect and document patient histories, vital signs, and health information.
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, testing, and specimen collection.
• Administer medications and perform diagnostic testing as directed.
• Communicate test results and provider instructions to patients.
• Provide patient and family education to support better health outcomes.
• Coordinate care and serve as a liaison between patients and providers.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and disease management programs.

General Requirements:

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of accredited/approved: Valid CPR certification. MA program and MA Externship; MA Internship; Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program; Paramedic program; or Certified Athletic Trainer. If credentialed, maintains current MA Re-Certification CEUs.
• CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: MA-Credentialed I: 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)
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3+ years’ experience working as a credentialed MA with skills/education required from MA II role.

Why Join Trinity Health IHA Medical Group?

Day-one benefits with no waiting period for eligible team members. Competitive pay and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Opportunities for professional growth, development, and career advancement.

Collaborative, patient-centered culture focused on excellence in care.

Work with a mission-driven organization serving communities across Southeast Michigan.

At Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, our values of Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Efficiency, and Service guide everything we do.

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.

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.