Medical Assistant Rheumatology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Rheumatology team in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves rooming patients, injections, vaccines, chart prep, and handling patient communications.

The position is full‑time, daytime hours, with a sign-on bonus available for external applicants or CHW MA Apprentice Students. Dental, vision, and retirement benefits are included where eligible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program OR 1 year direct patient care experience as MA/LPN/Paramedic/EMT.
• 1 year of relevant experience in a physician practice or healthcare setting preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 90 days.
• MA credential options (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA) within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient rooming and medication injections.
• Perform ultrasound-guided injections and vaccine administration.
• Handle chart preparation, patient communications (MyChart), faxes, authorizations, and QA tasks.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MA training program or 1 year direct patient care 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

Rheumatology is an outpatient specialty department located at 3271 Clear Vista Ct. Grand Rapids, MI 49525. This is our primary location where we see a mix of adult patients Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm. The providers practice out of the Clear Vista, Grand Haven Center, Big Rapids locations. There is currently one physician assistant that see patients at the Grand Haven Center in Grand Haven, MI 3 days/week. There is currently one physician that sees patients two days a week in Big Rapids and a physician assistant that will be seeing patients two days a week in Big Rapids soon.

We have a team of 7 physicians, 3 advanced practice providers, nurses, medical assistants, and ambulatory care technicians. This MA would work in tandem with our nurses and providers to support our patients clinically. The MA will assist with patient rooming, medication injections, ultrasound guided injections, vaccine administration, along with chart prepping, patient phone calls, patient MyChart messages, electronic faxes, medication authorizations, and quality assurance tasks.

There is an expectation, though very rare, that travel to the Grand Haven and Big Rapids locations would occur if there were staffing needs however, we currently have clinical team members that primarily support the Grand Haven and Big Rapids clinics.

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 - Summit Park - 3271 Clear Vista Ct NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Rheumatology HOPD - Grand Rapids Prof Svcs

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 5:15 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.