Medical Assistant Outpatient Psychiatry

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Employee discounts

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health’s Psychiatry Outpatient Beltline Care Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations on-site in Grand Rapids. You will room patients, take vital signs, and help connect patients with virtual visits while contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, completion of an accredited MA program or equivalent experience, and BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant training program with hands-on clinical skills OR minimum 1 year direct patient care experience.
• 1 year of relevant healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room and screen patients; take vital signs and administer basic clinical tasks.
• Assist patients with scheduling and connecting to virtual visits.
• Answer phones and perform in-basket clinical support duties.

Skills

Direct patient care

Clinical support

Phone coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program or equivalent experience

Healthcare experience in a physician practice

Job description

Corewell Health is offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus for this opportunity! Sign-On Bonus for External applicants or current CHW MA Apprentice Students only

Practice Overview

Outpatient mental health office. Roles at this clinic are more clinical in nature. Common tasks include rooming patients, vital signs, questionnaires as needed, answering phones, and doing in basket work. MAs in this clinic also help get patients connected to their virtual visits (this position is on-site).

Office Culture

This office culture has excellent patient care and great teamwork. We have good communication skills and enjoy coming to work.

About Outpatient Clinics

Corewell Health operates over 300 outpatient clinics across Michigan, bringing a multitude of care options to the communities that we serve. There are over 40 different types of primary care and specialty practices, which allows those who work in these clinics the opportunity to learn and explore various interests or to specialize in one area.

Scope of work

As a Medical Assistant with Corewell Health, you'll be a member of our clinical support team and work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of the best possible care. You'll be a vital part of our team, making a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• 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 Required
• 1 year of relevant experience in a physician practice or healthcare setting Preferred
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within 90 Days

• 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)

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
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Care Center Beltline - 2750 East Beltline NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Psychiatry Outpatient Beltline Care Ctr - Medical Group West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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.