Medical Assistant - On-call

West Michigan Cancer Center Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

West Michigan Cancer Center seeks a Medical Assistant - On-call to support nurses, providers and staff with patient care, clerical tasks, and organized operations. This in-person role is based in Kalamazoo, MI.

Required education includes a High School diploma or equivalent, completion of a Medical Assistant program, and MA certification/registration, with BLS preferred. Commitment to compassionate, patient- and family-centered care is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program and MA certification/registration required.
• BLS certification preferred or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses and providers with patient care and clerical tasks.
• Prepare patients for visits and maintain patient areas.
• Coordinate schedules in assigned areas and ensure attendance.
• Reflect WMCC core values in daily interactions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

BLS certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program completion

MA certification/registration

Job description

WMCC’s commitment to high-quality cancer care begins with the commitment we make to our staff. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset, and we strive to support them with an engaging and innovative work environment. As part of our team, you will have the amazing opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our patients every day.

WMCC offers an excellent, competitive compensation package including:

• Competitive wages
• Medical plans with competitive prescription coverage
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance – employer paid and buy-up
• Short and long-term disability
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Pet Insurance Program
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital and Legal Options
• Education Assistance
• Discount Programs

WMCC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

West Michigan Cancer Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Current Job Openings

Position:Medical Assistant - On-call

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Job Id:242

# of Openings:1

Location: In person only

Position Summary: The Medical Assistant at WMCC is responsible for assisting nurses, providers and other staff with patient care, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasking.

Typical Job Requirements:

• Each day STRIVE to make a difference for your co-workers and the patients.
• Responsible to reflect the organizations Core Values in every interaction while at WMCC.
• Preparing patients for their visit
• Maintaining patient areas
• Coordinating schedules in assigned areas
• Regular and predictable attendance

Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Medical Assistant program completion and certified or registered as an MA required.

Required Knowledge and Skills: Previous experience in health care environment highly desirable. Must have or be able to obtain BLS certification. Commitment to providing compassionate, patient- and family-centered care. Excellent interpersonal skill to interact effectively with management, employees, peers and the public. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to use critical thinking to interpret, comprehend and complete complicated and detailed projects in a timely manner. Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently. High degree of integrity to keep confidential all information related to WMCC patients, employees, physicians, and institution related information. Ability to accept and apply feedback.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift general office supplies or equipment occasionally. Ability to complete a one and two person lift to assist patients. Requires sitting/standing for long period. Manual dexterity required to use computer keyboard or other office equipment. Excellent visual and auditory acuity necessary.

For questions, please contact:
Human Resources
West Michigan Cancer Center Radiation & Surgical Specialties
200 North Park Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

About Kalamazoo

Located in the heart of southwest Michigan, midway between Chicago and Detroit, Kalamazoo County is a thriving community of more than 250,000 people. Four cities, five villages, and fifteen townships comprise the ninth largest county in Michigan.

The City of Kalamazoo hosts the Kalamazoo Promise and three higher learning institutions Western Michigan University , Kalamazoo College , and Kalamazoo Valley Community College . It also boasts two nationally recognized healthcare systems, Beacon Kalamazoo and Bronson , diverse and affordable housing, and many parks, lakes, and golf courses. Many industries and businesses call Kalamazoo home, including major players in the pharmaceutical, medical science, and craft beer industries. The city also offers an assortment of cultural attractions that you might only expect to find in larger metropolitan areas, including music, visual art, dance, and theatre.