Medical Assistant Orthopedics

Spectrum Health; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

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Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinic staff in a fast-paced setting. Under supervision, you will assist with patient flow, prepare rooms, document in electronic health records, and help with examinations and procedures to ensure smooth operations.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, privacy, and adherence to policy, with ongoing opportunities for training and professional development within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of one year of direct patient care experience.
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) - AAMA 120 Days
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CCMA) - NHA 120 Days
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NCMA) - NCCT 120 Days
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NRCMA) - NAHP 120 Days
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (RMA) - AMT 120 Days
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA 90 Days
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC 90 Days

Responsibilities

• Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow.
• Performs administrative duties to keep information current.
• Maintains and monitors electronic health records.
• Keeps environment and equipment clean and functioning.
• Greet and communicate with patients and families respectfully.
• Collaborate with health care team for continuity and quality of care.
• Collects and reports patient data to licensed team members.
• Adheres to documentation standards and privacy policies.
• Participates in continuous training to maintain competence.
• Assists providers with examinations and procedures as needed.
• Prepares, administers and documents medications within scope of practice.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA training program or 1 year direct patient care experience

Tools

CMA Certification (AAMA)

CCMA Certification (NHA)

NCMA Certification (NCCT)

NRCMA Certification (NAHP)

RMA Certification (AMT)

BLS Certification (AHA)

BLS Certification (ARC)

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of a licensed professional, the Medical Assistant performs and oversees functions within scope of practice related to the clinical activities, including but not limited to: maintaining patient flow by assisting and promoting the delivery of health care, performs technical procedures and clinically-oriented activities. The Medical Assistant will assist management in achieving office efficiencies in accordance with stated policies/procedures to ensure efficient operations with a focus on supporting physicians, clinic staff and management, which embodies the "Service First" philosophy to promote customer satisfaction.

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 scope of practice.
• Performs necessary administrative duties to ensure all information is current and updated.
• Includes maintenance and monitoring of electronic health record.
• Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
• Greets and communicates with patients and families in a manner consistent with care 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, monitors and reports patient data/needs to licensed team members as directed.
• Follows documentation standards.
• Demonstrates high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
• Commits to continuous improvement of patient experience, which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service.
• Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organizational data.
• Adheres to the organization’s published values, standards and policies.
• 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.
• Assists providers with examinations, procedures and/or treatments by preparing patient and ensuring appropriate supplies/equipment are readily available.
• Prepares, administers and documents medications that are within scope of practice and directed by the provider.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program that includes hands-on, in-person clinical skills training OR a minimum of one (1) year of experience working specifically in the role of a Medical Assistant, LPN, Paramedic or EMT performing direct patient care and clinical support functions consistent with MA scope of practice.
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) - AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants 120 Days
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CCMA) - NHA National Healthcareer Association 120 Days
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NCMA) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing 120 Days
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NRCMA) - NAHP National Association for Health Professionals 120 Days
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Registered (RMA) - AMT American Medical Technologists 120 Days
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days

Preferred

• 1 year of relevant experience
• Working in a physician practice or healthcare setting

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Location & Employment

Primary Location: SITE - Health Park Medical Office Building 1 - 3950 Hollywood Rd - St Joseph

Department Name: Podiatry Foot and Ankle Royalton - Medical Group South

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Hours of Work: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked: Monday to Friday

Company Culture & Diversity

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.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.

Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.