Medical Assistant (MA) - Pulmonary Medicine

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Colleague Referral Program

Unlimited career growth opportunities

Daily Pay

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a day shift in a clinical setting. The MA will help prepare patients, take vitals, perform EKGs, draw blood, administer injections, and support office tests and procedures under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and completion of an MA program or externship. Certification is preferred. Excellent patient care and administrative duties are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and completion of an MA program or approved externship/internship.
• Preferred Certification: CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, NRCMA, CMAC.
• 2+ years of clinical support experience in a community clinic (or new graduate) and successful skills evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Room set up and patient preparation.
• Taking vitals (manual & electronic).
• Perform EKG.
• Drawing blood and administering injections/immunizations.
• Performing office tests (POCT).
• Pharmacology support.
• Administrative duties.
• Assist with in-office procedures/treatments.

Skills

Room setup

Vitals

EKG

Phlebotomy

Immunizations

POCT

Pharmacology

Administrative tasks

Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program/externship/internship/EMT/Paramedic

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.