Medical Assistant New Grad Float Pool

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for motivated new graduates to join their Ambulatory New Grad Float Pool. This unique program offers extensive training in both primary and specialty health practices, allowing you to gain valuable experience across various settings. You will provide essential clinical support, assist healthcare professionals, and ensure quality patient care. With a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for those eager to kickstart their careers in healthcare. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient lives, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts on services

Optional identity theft protection

Retirement options with match savings

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; certification as Medical Assistant within 120 days.
• New graduates with less than 60 days of employment as MA are eligible.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vitals, and assist physicians during exams.
• Perform Point of Care testing and update patient records in Epic.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Support

Communication Skills

Vital Signs Measurement

Medication Reconciliation

Education

High School Diploma

Certification as Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (Epic)

Job description

$3,000 Sign On Bonus Available

Available Days: Monday- Friday

Core Hours: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

The Ambulatory New Grad Float Pool is designed to train newly graduated MAs in primary health and specialty health practices thus allowing exposure to multiple areas within the ambulatory setting before committing to a permanent position in one office. The first 2 months (320 hours) of training will occur within the primary health setting with a validated preceptor. Recommendation for the MA to spend several weeks on specialty assignment(s) of interest.

Department Expectations

• Scheduled hours/ FTE consistent with offer.
• This position does require travel to various sites around West Michigan.
• Mileage Reimbursement is paid when locations meet requirements.
• Team members will be in the float pool until successful completion of required training and competencies, but not exceeding 14 months.
• If the team member does not secure a position by the end of the 14-month period, the MA will have the opportunity to transfer into Ambulatory Resource Center or Float Pool.
• Provides clinical support to health care professionals to ensure the delivery of quality health care services.

Position Details

• Rooming patients (obtaining vitals, chief complaint and taking medical histories, medication reconciliation)
• Preparing patients for exam and/or assisting physician during exam
• Point of Care (POC) testing, electrocardiograms (ECGs), wound care
• Updating patient electronic medical record (Epic)
• Clean & stock rooms
• Answering phones and creating patient encounters
• Prescription medication refills and other clinical administrative work (chart prep, Epic In-basket management)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program Required
• New graduate MA with less than 60 days of employment as an MA Required (Clinical/Externship time does not count toward 60 days)
• 1 year of relevant experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting 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 - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Resource Center - CHMG West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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