Medical Assistant- Pediatrics

Honor Community Health; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees

Continuing medical education (CME) allowance

Job summary

Honor Community Health is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant I to join their healthcare team in Pontiac, Michigan. This role involves providing essential patient care, supporting clinicians, and completing various office duties while ensuring a compassionate and high-quality experience for all patients.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and experience in a clinical setting. The position offers competitive wages and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of a competency-based Medical Assistant training program.
• 3+ months in a similar clinical position is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care while assisting clinicians.
• Complete general office duties and maintain patient records.
• Monitor various clinical processes.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Compassionate attitude

Experience with Electronic Medical Records

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Patient focused mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

Microsoft Office

NextGen EMR

Job description

FULL MEDICAL ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION (click to view)

Honor Community Health is a 501c3 Federally Qualified Health Center co-located within 20 locations. Our mission is to provide for the health and wellness needs of the underserved of Oakland County through the provision of comprehensive, integrated primary, behavioral health, and dental care. We serve all populations regardless of their ability to pay. Our team is passionate about serving the people of Oakland County.

IMPORTANT: All applications MUST be completed in its entirety to be considered.

NOTE: COVID-19 Vaccinations are recommended.

Position Description

The Medical Assistant I at Honor Community Health (HCH) is an essential part of our high-performing healthcare team. This is a full-time, non-exempt position that reports to the Lead Medical Assistant, Practice Manager, or Director of Health Center Operations. The MA I provides direct and indirect patient care while assisting clinicians in delivering evidence-based, patient-centered medical care. The MA I is also responsible for completing general office duties and patient records, as well as monitoring various clinical processes. To excel in this position, the Medical Assistant should prioritize building and maintaining strong relationships both within HCH's centers and with the administrative team. Working closely with colleagues will foster a culture of excellence and a shared commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to residents and the community.

What are we looking for?

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of a competency-based Medical Assistant training program is required. May also have LPN, EMT, ER Tech, paramedic certification and relevant experience.
• May consider a nursing student from an accredited registered or licensed practice nurse program after a clinical course of study has begun.
• Must maintain BLS Certification through the American Heart Association.
• 3+ months in a similar clinical position is required.
• Strong computer skills and experience using Electronic Medical Records (NextGen preferred) and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• A compassionate and positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to create an excellent patient experience.
• Patient focused mindset.
• Must be willing to work between other locations when needed.

What do we offer?

• Competitive wages.
• 401k with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 4-6 weeks paid time off for full-time employees.
• Paid time off for part-time employees.
• Paid float day and holidays.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Parental leave.
• LifeMart discount program for all employees.
• Continuing medical education (CME) allowance for clinicians.
• Free malpractice insurance.
• License reimbursement.
• Free employee assistance program.
• Public service loan forgiveness to all full-time employees.
• National Health Service Corp (NHSC) for licensed health care providers and offers up to $50,000 toward student loans.

Why work for Honor?

• Honor is a patient-directed and community-driven Federally Qualified Health Center.
• We ensure that patients come first by providing enabling services to assist patients with specific barriers to care such as transportation, translation, food security, and other social services.
• Our staff is passionate about providing all members of the community with access to quality health care regardless of their situation.

Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal record check and reference check.

Honor Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.