Medical Assistant Residency Clinic

spectrumhealth; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement plan

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical activities, patient flow, and document patient information under the supervision of a licensed professional. You will assist physicians and clinic staff, maintain the electronic health record, and ensure the delivery of high-quality care in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with examinations and procedures, preparing supplies, administering medications within scope, and upholding privacy and security

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a competency-based Medical Assistant training program is required.
• Certifications CMA/CCMA/NCMA/NRCMA/RMA and BLS are required or acceptable alternatives within stated timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates efficient patient flow and prep for visits.
• Assists with examinations, procedures and treatments; ensures supplies are available.
• Documents patient data and maintains electronic health records.
• Maintains environment, cleans work area, and reports equipment issues.
• Greets patients/families with care and respect; supports team communication.
• Complies with privacy, confidentiality and data security standards.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Competency-based Medical Assistant training program

CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

CCMA - Cert. Medical Assistant

NCMA - Cert. Medical Assistant

NRCMA - Cert. Medical Assistant

RMA - Registered Medical Assistant

BLS - Basic Life Support

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

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a competency-based Medical Assistant training program
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) - AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants 120 Days Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (CCMA) - NHA National Healthcareer Association 120 Days Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NCMA) - NCCT National Center for Competency Testing 120 Days Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Certified (NRCMA) - NAHP National Association for Health Professionals 120 Days Or
• CRT-Medical Assistant, Registered (RMA) - AMT American Medical Technologists 120 Days
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days Or
• 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

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 - Longmeadow Medical Suites - 4 Longmeadow Village Dr - Niles

Department Name

Primary Care Longmeadow - Medical Group South

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

20

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health policy statement

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, pregn