Medical Assistant Primary Care
Corewell Health
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Posted on Sep 14, 2024
$3,000 Sign On Bonus Available
Provides clinical support to health care professionals to ensure the delivery of quality health care services.
Practice Overview
Largest Primary Care office in the medical group. This clinic covers family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric medicine. MAs hired into this space are expected to be both clinical and clerical in their job duties. There are other allied health team members on site as well. Including pharmacy, physical therapy, behavioral health, care management, lab, and x-ray. MA schedules are built into blocks to match the provider/business need. Most schedules will include at least one early morning shift and one late night shift.
Office Culture
We are a large office that relies on a culture of trust and initiative. We do not micromanage, and our best fit candidates are those who can communicate needs effectively and are not afraid to ask questions in the moment. Our trust is built with each other’s willingness to help when needed, be initiative-taking to see a need and fill it. We are a teaching site and often have students from all areas of the medical field in our office. Our most successful employees encompass great skills in time management, communication, and the drive/desire to work to top of scope and provide the best patient care possible.
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 licensure and policy.
Performs necessary administrative duties that assure all information is current and updated. Includes maintenance and monitoring of electronic health record in basket.
Maintains and cleans environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
Greets and communicates with patients and significant others in a manner consistent with caring 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 and monitors patient data, reporting patient data and patient needs as directed. Documents care consistent with documentation guidelines, and patient chargeable items/services according to standards.
Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
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.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent Required
Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program Required
1 year of relevant experience working in a physician practice or healthcare setting Preferred
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)
AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within 120 Days
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs.: Seldom up to 50 lbs.
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs.: Seldom up to 50 lbs.
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs.: Seldom up to 10 lbs.
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs.: Seldom up to 5 lbs.
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs.: Seldom up to 25 lbs.
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs.: Seldom up to 10 lbs.
Pushing Force > 5 lbs.: Occasionally up to 25 lbs.
Pulling Force > 5 lbs.: Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
Sitting: Seldom
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs.
: Occasionally
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs.: Occasionally
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Visual Acuity ¹
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary Location
SITE - ICC Beltline - 2750 East Beltline - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Primary Care - Beltline ICCEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
VariableDays Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
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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.
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