Medical Assistant Southwest Walk In Clinics

Spectrum Health; Bridgman (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Employee discounts

Retirement options with match

Job summary

Corewell Health is expanding its Walk-In Clinic team across Southwest Michigan, including a new site in Bridgman. As a Medical Assistant, you will support providers, manage patient flow, take vitals, perform Clinical and administrative duties, and help ensure a positive patient experience from arrival through discharge.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to scope of practice, EHR documentation, and ongoing education to maintain competency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• Certification as CMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA or RMA preferred.
• BLS Certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits and assist with examinations.
• Document vital signs and medical history updates.
• Administer and document medications within scope of practice.
• Maintain electronic health records accurately and timely.
• Support clinic operations and patient communication.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical support

Documentation

EHR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Summary

We're growing our Walk-In Clinic team across Southwest Michigan! Opportunities are available at Care Center Royalton (St. Joseph), Southwestern Medical Clinic (Niles), and our new clinics opening in Bridgman and Dowagiac. As a Medical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients seeking treatment for urgent and non-emergency health concerns. Working under the direction of a licensed healthcare professional, you will support providers by coordinating patient flow, performing clinical and administrative duties within scope of practice, and helping create a positive patient experience from arrival through discharge. In this fast-paced environment, Medical Assistants serve as key members of the care team, assisting with patient intake, vital signs, examinations, treatments, procedures, medication administration within scope of practice, specimen collection, and electronic health record documentation. You will collaborate closely with providers and care teams to ensure efficient clinic operations while delivering exceptional service, quality, and patient-centered care. We are seeking adaptable, team-oriented professionals who thrive in a dynamic setting and are committed to making healthcare more accessible for the communities we serve. Whether joining an established clinic or helping launch one of our newest locations, you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while growing your career with a leading healthcare organization.

Essential Functions

• Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow by preparing patients for visits and providing services and education as directed by providers and within scope of practice.
• Obtains and documents patient information, including vital signs, medical history updates, and other clinical data as appropriate.
• Assists providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments by preparing patients, rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepares, administers, and documents medications within scope of practice and as directed by the provider.
• Collects, monitors, and reports patient information and needs to licensed healthcare team members.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Performs administrative duties to support clinic operations, including appointment-related tasks, patient communication, and maintenance of medical records.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment and reports equipment concerns or malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Greets and communicates with patients and families in a manner that promotes dignity, respect, and exceptional customer service.
• Collaborates with providers, clinical staff, and other healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care and efficient clinic operations.
• Demonstrates commitment to patient safety, quality of care, confidentiality, and compliance with organizational policies and standards.
• Participates in ongoing education and training to maintain competency, professional growth, and regulatory requirements.
• Supports the organization's mission, values, and commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited, hands-on, competency-based Medical Assistant training program. Online-only programs do not qualify.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) – National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire: American Heart Association (AHA), or American Red Cross (ARC).

Preferred

• One (1) year of experience working in physician practice, urgent care, walk-in clinic, or healthcare setting.
• Experience working in a fast-paced ambulatory or urgent care environment.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• 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.

Job Details

Primary Location SITE - 9623 Red Arrow Highway - Bridgman Department Name Employment Type Full time Shift Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A

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.

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.