Medical Assistant Urology

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with match

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians by preparing patients, assisting with examinations, and ensuring smooth patient flow. You will maintain electronic health records, coordinate care with the team, and uphold patient privacy and safety.

The role requires a High School Diploma, completion of a MA training program, and relevant certifications. A customer-service mindset and teamwork are essential to deliver high-quality care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a competency-based Medical Assistant training program.
• CMA - AAMA certification (within 120 days) or CCMA/NHA NCMA/NCCT NRCMA/AMT RMA equivalents (within 120 days).
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC) within 90–120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient patient flow and assist providers during visits.
• Maintain and monitor electronic health records and patient information.
• Keep clinical environment clean and equipment functioning; report malfunctions.
• Greet patients and coordinate care with the health care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Collect and report patient data per documentation standards.
• Demonstrate professional ethics, protect patient privacy, and support quality of care.
• Pursue ongoing training and department-specific requirements.
• Assist with examinations, procedures, and medication administration within scope.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Competency-based Medical Assistant training

CMA - AAMA

CCMA - NHA

NCMA - NCCT

NRCMA - NAHP

RMA - AMT

BLS - AHA

BLS - ARC

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

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.

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

• 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 - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Urology St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Prof Svcs

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

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

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A