Medical Assistant Registration Referrals Advanced Primary Care

Corewell Health; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a clerical-leaning role at the Breton Care Center in Kentwood, MI. The position focuses on patient registration, referrals, and other clerical duties within a busy outpatient clinic.

Responsibilities include assisting providers with direct patient care, training new staff, and coordinating scheduling and panel management as needed. A high school diploma and MA training or relevant experience are required, with BLS and MA certification options as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program with hands-on clinical skills or 1 year of direct MA/ LPN/ Paramedic/ EMT care experience required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days; CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/NRCMA among listed certifications within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Trains new staff and serves as subject matter expert in the practice.
• Performs a variety of medically related and clinical tasks assisting providers in direct patient care.
• May schedule surgeries/procedures and manage patient panels.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program

AHA/ARC BLS Certification

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

This is a clerical MA role. Primary responsibilities include registration, referrals, and other clerical tasks.

At Advanced Primary Care, we specialize in patients who are 65+ with multiple chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, heart failure and COPD. Join our multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians, APPs, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and MAs. We collaborate together to deliver innovative and quality care.

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

Serves as a subject matter expert in the practice. Trains new staff. Performs a variety of medically related and clinical tasks by assisting providers in providing direct patient care. May perform moderately complex procedures within scope of certification. Responsibilities may include surgical and procedural scheduling or panel management.

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 Breton - 4600 Breton Rd SE - Kentwood

Department Name

Primary Care Advanced Breton Care Ctr - Medical Group West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

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.