Medical Assistant Primary Care

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Discounts program

Identity theft protection

Retirement plan

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a large primary care office that covers family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. The MA will perform both clinical and clerical duties within a team-based care setting.

The role requires a high school diploma, MA training or equivalent experience, and at least 1 year in a physician practice or healthcare setting. A 4-5 day work week with variable shifts is typical, and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant training program or minimum 1 year direct patient care experience.
• 1 year of relevant experience in a physician practice or healthcare setting required.
• Within 90 days CMA/ Certification; within 120 days CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/NRCMA certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical and clerical duties in a large primary care office.
• Collaborate with providers and health team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Assist with patient scheduling and care coordination within MA scope of practice.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Initiative

Education

Medical Assistant training program

1 year healthcare experience

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

About the Practice

Largest Primary Care office in the medical group. This clinic covers family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric medicine. MAs hired into this space are expected to be both clinical and clerical in their job duties. There are other allied health team members on site as well. Including pharmacy, physical therapy, behavioral health, care management, lab, and x-ray. MA schedules are built into blocks to match the provider/business need. Most schedules will include at least one early morning shift and one late night shift.

Office Culture

We are a large office that relies on a culture of trust and initiative. We do not micromanage, and our best fit candidates are those who can communicate needs effectively and are not afraid to ask questions in the moment. Our trust is built with each other’s willingness to help when needed, be initiative-taking to see a need and fill it. We are a teaching site and often have students from all areas of the medical field in our office. Our most successful employees encompass great skills in time management, communication, and the drive/desire to work to top of scope and provide the best patient care possible.

Hours of Work

it is a 4-5 days / week, shifts are variable during the week, each schedule will for sure have 1 early day (or more), and 1 late night till 7:00pm per week (shift can start as early as 6:30 am and end the latest at 7 pm for the late night).

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
• 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.
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• 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 Primary Care Beltline Care Ctr - Medical Group West Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work Variable Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Variable weekends

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.