Medical Assistant Orthopedic Oncology

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic team at Corewell Health's Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion is seeking a dedicated individual to provide clinical support in their orthopedic oncology department. As part of a small, committed group, you'll facilitate patient flow, perform administrative duties, and collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of quality care. Strong teamwork and patient care skills are essential in this full-time position that operates Monday through Friday.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

Discounts on services

Optional insurance plans

Retirement options with contribution match

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program required.
• Experience in a physician practice or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates efficient patient flow and documentation.
• Maintains clean environment and equipment.
• Engages in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

$3,000 Sign On Bonus Available

Provides clinical support to health care professionals to ensure the delivery of quality health care services.

Practice Overview

Join our dynamic orthopedic oncology department at the prestigious Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion. Our team consists of one highly skilled surgeon and two dedicated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), all supported by a committed group of staff members. Our surgeons and APPs not only see patients in the office but also perform surgeries in Grand Rapids.

Despite being a small team, we excel in working together to tackle the complex task of caring for patients throughout their cancer journey. We take pride in fostering a welcoming atmosphere where strong teamwork is the norm. By leaning on one another, we ensure that our patients receive exceptional care. Our staff collaborates daily to guarantee that the clinic operates smoothly and efficiently.

Essential Functions

• Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow including preparing the patient for the visit/admission, and providing specific services and education as determined by the providers in accordance with licensure and policy.
• Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of electronic health record in basket.
• Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
• Greets and communicates with patients and significant others in a manner consistent with caring and respect. Communicates, collaborates, and anticipates the needs of the other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
• Collects and monitors patient data, reporting patient data and patient needs as directed. Documents care consistent with documentation guidelines, and patient chargeable items/services according to standards.
• Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
• Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program Required

• 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 - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion - 145 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Orthopedic Oncology - CHMG West - HB

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.